We have talked a lot about permaculture principles, design strategy and even problem solving in the past. Today though I want to get down to decisive action with ten simple projects you can get started on right away. These projects will improve your sustainability, self reliance and ability to feed yourself if times get tough, or even if they don’t.
Tune in Today as we Discuss…
Drawing a “zone map” and “energy map” of your property
Building a herb spiral
Building a rain garden
Installing a rain harvesting system
Create bird habitat
Build a worm bin
Keep a wildlife journal of back yard activity (with photos)
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From the urban homesteader to the person with 100 acres in the sticks most of us value wildlife for many reasons. They are of course a source of protein either as “game” or during an emergency by what ever works yet they do a lot more to improve the quality of our homesteads.
When most folks think about “attracting wildlife” they begin with song birds, squirrels and rabbits and if in the right location then move up to things like deer, turkey and perhaps water fowl. Today we are going to start at a much lower trophic level.
Join me today as we discuss…
Why we want “wild things” around us and the need to observe
In a way all animals are herbivores and solar collectors (really its true)
Most life is dependent upon soil with very few exceptions
Soil is dependent upon “soil wildlife” to be sustained
You never feed plants you feed the soil
Imagine 1,000,000 or more unpaid employees – think worms
Water features improve every aspect of any and all property
Bats are your friends, give them a home – and protect them
Almost no “pest insects” are attracted by flowering herbs
Many small herb gardens have a greater effect than one big one
There is room for at least a patch of “wilderness” on all property
Frogs and toads are the princes of your garden, give them a palace
Lizards, geckos and even snakes are good to have around
Squirrels need food, shelter, cover and water
Want rabbits? Protect them from dogs and cats and plant clover
Bird feeders work great, bird habitat works better
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In the Army I was a heavy wheeled diesel mechanic. While I did not realize it as a young man the most valuable skill that job taught me was “trouble shooting”. As a trouble shooter you look at a problem and dissect it logically down to component parts, evaluate and implement a solution.
I believe this is why I have so embraced Permaculture, as at its core it is trouble shooting for the problems we face in feeding, housing and providing energy for ourselves. So today I will take some common problems those attempting to grow their own food face and give you permaculture style principles for solving them.
Join me today as we discuss problems such as…
Dealing with steep and rocky land
Dealing with cold climates and short growing seasons
Hot summers that drive up electric bills
Dealing with low lying areas that get too swampy
Dealing with excessive shade with out cutting everything down
Growing a decent amount of food in very small areas
Dealing with depleted soils with minimal off site organic matter
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Today we do another round of listener questions. We have some great questions today on things like handguns, dealing with wildlife, securing weapons in a home with children, storing fishing gear and more.
In the intro segment we name Roxana Mayer as assclown of the day for pretending to be a doctor while at a town hall meeting with Shelia Jackson Lee in support of Obamacare. We also name Charles “Gus” Agusto, Jr. as hero of the day for taking out four armed gunmen with an old pump shotgun. Oh by the way “Gus” is 72 years old. Salute to you sir!
Tune in to hear me answer the following questions…
How do you store fishing line long term? (easy one)
What about the 40 S&W for a defensive handgun round?
What’s up with the expiration dates on thing like rice, pasta and beans?
How do you deal with bears, does bear spray work?
How do you safely keep a gun in the home with an autistic child?
What should you do to prep if you live on an island?
What about buying real estate with an IRA and making improvements to it?
What type of food do you keep in a BOB in very hot climates?
Is water collected from an AC condenser good for the garden?
How do you build a community in an everyday neighborhood?
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You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, (866-658-4465)please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.
This podcast was done a day in advance and is being published while we are away doing some remote preparations of our own at our Arkansas bug out location. So I thought today woud be a good day to cover that exact subject.
Tune in today to hear about
Low cost rain catch systems
Storing food safely
Thoughts on remote weapons and ammo storage
Setting up a local bank account and safety deposit box
Hiring a local person to keep an eye on things
Starting up raised beds
Permaculture options that you don’t have to be on site to do
How you can enhance local forage with simple things like mulch and pruning
Be on alert when arriving at your remote location
Alternative energy and water options
Tips on getting good deals on remote property
Using your creativity to improve your property
Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show.
You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.
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