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Creative Places To Grow Veggies
and Herbs
Just about anything can be grown
in containers, and just about anything can be used as a container. Pots, wicker
baskets, tubs, pails, laundry baskets, wooden crates, planter boxes, hanging
baskets, and even plastic bags of all sizes are acceptable container gardens.
Some people get very creative and
use old leather boots, a colander, jars of all sizes, old wash tubs (wooden or
metal) — just about any container will work.
Whatever container you choose,
make sure it's big enough to hold a full-grown plant. Patio tomatoes grow just
fine in a ten-inch pot. A half-bushel basket is great for squash or potatoes.
Generally speaking, the larger
the container, the better the results you can expect when growing vegetables,
because deeper soil means less chance of the soil drying out.
If the container doesn't have
drainage holes, add a 1-2 inch layer of gravel at the bottom of the container.
Does the soil need to be special
or different?
Coffee can be the one staple that adds a sense of normalcy
in hard times. You might even be one of those diehard coffee lovers who
ritualize their coffee brewing. But what happens when the electricity goes out?
There will come a time when the shit hits the fan and you find yourself facing
the apocalypse without any power source.
Or maybe you just forgot to pay the
electric bill. In any case, you’ll need a way to feed your caffeine addiction
without having to eat coffee grounds.
Here are six ways to make a delicious
cup of coffee when the power is out...
The Real Facts About Dehydrated vs
Freeze Dried Foods
Dehydrated foods have been prepared for centuries — freeze dried
for only a few decades.
Before the age of refrigeration, dehydrating was a common
practice.
People "back then" didn't do this to store food for
years down the road. They used this method, along with canning, smoking,
curing, and pickling, to store the produce they grew all summer and the meat
they raised so they could survive until the next harvest and through the
winter.
Today, both methods are popular, as well as prudent, but most of
us do it for the future (and it's good for everyday meals too). We all read the
news and see what's going on in the world. We're skeptical about prices and
availability of food in the future — so we prepare as best we can.
There is a plethora of information available about preserving
food, and plenty of so-called "facts" about their nutritional value,
the costs, the serving sizes, and other debated subjects. So we're going to
explore the pros and cons of both freeze dried and dehydrated foods.
Yours for a Free Nation,
Bruce ‘The Poor Man’
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Living Frugally In Suburbia
You live differently than your neighbors.
You live differently than your neighbors.
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Frugal Food-Rescuing Tips from Grandma
These depression-era frugal tips still work today!
These depression-era frugal tips still work today!
8 Simple Ways to Put More Money in Your Pocket
Have more money without working harder!
Have more money without working harder!
Knowing
When and How to Stockpile Groceries
Stocking up could save your grocery budget!
Stocking up could save your grocery budget!
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