Supply chain issues due to the pandemic reinforced our decision to become more self-reliant and dedicated to garden production. (And less tied to suppliers who are affected … Read the rest
We interrupt your regularly scheduled brainwashing for a dose of reality for a brave young woman who defected from North Korea in a brutal journey so she … Read the rest
Editors Note: Have you ever wondered if you are fit enough to survive a natural disaster? An often-overlooked factor in survival is fitness. Your fitness level … Read the rest
Earlier in the year when the rash of “cancelations” began, I made the decision to avoid some of the more controversial topics to protect my website and … Read the rest
With cyberattacks becoming more and more frequent, we’re starting to see the exceptionally dangerous vulnerabilities in our infrastructure. From the person who hacked the municipal water supply… Read the rest
Garden planning needs to include some consideration of how to efficiently water your garden. Methods will vary depending upon size and siting, among other things. If your … Read the rest
Surely by now the importance of energy independence is clear. The United States has experienced disastrous power outages and fuel shortages one after another. These problems have … Read the rest
Last month I took part in a wilderness survival course under the guidance of a professional ex-military specialized in forest operations. I promised Daisy that I’d start … Read the rest
It’s official: Brazil is facing drought.
Earlier this month, the government issued a hydric emergency alert (AEH) for five of the twenty-seven federative units. It’s the first … Read the rest
With many options for inexpensive small space gardening out there, attempts to grow food in an urban environment can be successful . With the possibility of famine… Read the rest
California and Nevada are 100% in drought.
Direct from Drought.gov:
… Read the restAfter two water years of dry conditions, both California and Nevada are now 100% in drought.
We are back home in Venezuela!
I want to thank those of you who have followed me all these years. Since my first article, so much … Read the rest
Choosing to grow your own urban vegetable garden is a massive step towards self-reliance. With current events being what they are, supply disruptions, rising prices, … Read the rest
