Posted on 11/23/2012 7:22:24 PM PST by Kartographer
Survival Diva here to discuss an important, life-saving tactic that too many Preppers leave out of their preparedness plan. We may think we have everything covered for survival, but what if we’ve prepared for six months or a year when a crisis comes that lingers for years? Few of us have the resources to put three, four, or five years of food storage and preparedness goods aside, but depending upon the emergency, we may need to figure out how to make it through a breakdown in infrastructure lasting that long.
As David has said before, the “stuff” that you store up is only there to help you get from one predictable source of provisions to the next. It won’t last forever, but it will give you time to figure out or set up sustainable solutions.
One of the most obvious choices for developing a sustainable food supply is through gardening…specifically with heirloom seed that can be dried and used season after season. In my opinion heirloom seed is imperative for long term survival. We will need a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits to combat appetite fatigue and for good health, especially when food storage begins to dwindle. If you can afford the cost, adding heirloom seed to your bartering goods stash will give you plenty of bartering leverage.
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It varies quite a bit, depending on the variety and how it was stored. Somewhere there was a website that had the life expectancy for various seeds, but i can’t seem to find it right now. Some, I believe beets are one, have such a short lifespan that it’s best to assume they’re dead after a year. Others, like amaranth, can sit in the ground 40 years waiting for conditions to be right. There are stories of archeological digs finding seeds in pottery jars that still sprouted and grew after being there for centuries.
Still, most seeds keep best if kept dry and cool. Some keep their seeds in the freezer to extend their life.
Thanks for the link!
On another post, I recommended considering being able to care for a wounded/ill adult (as well as children)and the supplies necessary for this.
Bolts of Muslin or soft cotton for bandages, wipes, diapers, bed bath blankets, etc
plastic sheeting for the bed
bedside toilet facilities/bed pans
cleaning supplies
knowledge of simple nursing techniques such as proper bed bath, wound care, etc. (can google these easily)
Thank you - that’s very, very helpful!
Thank you all!
I feel as if I’ve attended a seminar hosted by experts.
I don't recall any "special tax", but I do recall the Bush regime trying to put OTC meds behind a counter (ala pseudo-ephedrine) so they could charge more. I haven't heard much about it since it was supposed to be imposed. I guess that it and the ban on 100W lightbulbs just went away.
OK, I am really envious! That is a nice antique!
Thank you. Of several that I have, this one is like new, as in almost unused condition.
(8^D)
Well, Daddy kinda wanted me to learn to shoot, so maybe I should.
Mind your Daddy, now... He’d be happier if you did.
I found a gun club located about 45 miles away that has a beginners course, and they will rent the guns to you. Not sure about safety equipment.
I’ll check into it a little more. Maybe I will do it after the winter is over. It’s kinda close to St. Louis, so I don’t want to get stuck there in lousy weather.
Safety equipment (aside from your brain) usually consists of hearing protection and safety glasses. If you use corrective lenses they may cover the eye adequately, with contacts you will want safety glasses. It only takes a small speck of crud to mess up your day. Do check into it, you won’t regret it.
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LOL! And if you can cook, all the better!
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Shoes.
think about it. How long will he cheap shoes most people have on last?
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