There is no meat in my long term food, so I buy canned meat to go with that. However, I keep thinking what would be the least numbers of types of food that would meet a standard to keep one alive and well. I think canned meat and packages of different types of beans with the seasoning bag inside for soup, and quick rice or regular rice, plus cans of fruit would do it. I'm talking just bare basic.
The fact I've finally learned how to grow food plants, gives me a way to have fresh fruits and veggies with the long term food. What a learning curve that has been and it's not over but I can grow food and couldn't before I started studying and asking questions of our good folks on the gardening thread.
Really, if you people haven't read the gardening thread that is new every Friday afternoon, you have missed laughing at my and other’s mistakes and happenings in our gardens.
Now, if you will go to the one up now, you can see pictures of my garden and deck. I finally had something to show the ever kind gardeners on that thread.
If I can learn to grow, anyone can.
Yep, Marcella, it is possible to grow the food you need and still have complete nutrition. Grains, Beans, Veggies and fruits. This is how my grandparents made it through the great depression-they grew their own.
We have been experimently with all different kinds of foods in our gardens, and noting which are reliable and easiest to grow in our environment.
Thanks for your kind words about the garden thread. I am so grateful that people are able to benefit from our friendly discussions. Everyone is welcome to jump right in.
For anyone who would like to explore the subject just a wee bit, I ran across a publication a while ago entitled: Food For The Future, Now - A Survial Garden Plan.
They have worked out all the nutritional requirements and crops to grow. They also considered the nutritional requirements of the soil to grow the crops, so that you can replenish the soil, avoid depleting it, and be self sufficient in providing food for you and your family.
It’s just a pamphlet of about 45 pages. I ordered it from Boutiful Gardens. A quick read for anyone that is interested. It could be very helpful to get a person thinking and starting to learn the skills they need.