http://www.amazon.com/URBAN-FORAGING-Finding-eating-plants/dp/1450707513
Here's a must to add to our kindle. Granted, this depends on when and if we can come out of our bomb shelter.
Which, for me at least, reinforces that we need to have a greenhouse to grow fresh vegetables and fruits. Canned fruits and vegetables are a good back-up, but you can't beat fresh food!
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Basic Survival
I have been reading a lot of post-Apocalyptic books lately. Mostly because I enjoy them. But I believe that there are a lot of valuable lessons in these books such as how long man-made items will last. Which reminds me of a book I read awhile ago - non-fiction, even!
I'm going to suggest you read, World Without Us. The author of this book talks to experts and then explains how fast man-made items will break down. In our bomb shelters, we can store many items but when we eventually emerge, we can expect not to have a lot of things that we take for granted now.
Such as cars - how long is that gas going to be good? How long are the rubber tires going to last?
Such as fresh water - how long will the reservoirs continue to work and push water our way?
Such as food - canned items can last for awhile. But we will really need to start planting and growing things on our own. And how long will seeds last in their packets?
Such as fresh meat. How long can domesticated animals who rely on humans for most things last in the wild? If they do return to the wild, who's going to hunt and butcher them so we have a meat source?
I could go on and on.
I'm going to suggest you read, World Without Us. The author of this book talks to experts and then explains how fast man-made items will break down. In our bomb shelters, we can store many items but when we eventually emerge, we can expect not to have a lot of things that we take for granted now.
Such as cars - how long is that gas going to be good? How long are the rubber tires going to last?
Such as fresh water - how long will the reservoirs continue to work and push water our way?
Such as food - canned items can last for awhile. But we will really need to start planting and growing things on our own. And how long will seeds last in their packets?
Such as fresh meat. How long can domesticated animals who rely on humans for most things last in the wild? If they do return to the wild, who's going to hunt and butcher them so we have a meat source?
I could go on and on.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Tomorrow's Harvest
http://www.tomorrowsharvest.com/
Go to the above website to try a free sample of Tomorrow's Harvest. This company offers freeze dried food that is made to last longer and taste better.
I have already ordered my free sample and will report back on the findings. Our current survival food is about to expire - we will eat it at our survival food party with Yellow and spouse - and are on the lookout for new food to add to the box!
Go to the above website to try a free sample of Tomorrow's Harvest. This company offers freeze dried food that is made to last longer and taste better.
I have already ordered my free sample and will report back on the findings. Our current survival food is about to expire - we will eat it at our survival food party with Yellow and spouse - and are on the lookout for new food to add to the box!
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