Monthly Archives: March 2010

Episode-410- The Death of the Neighborhood

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Yesterday we discussed dying cities, today we discuss dying neighborhoods and what the two have in common.  I believe that it is very important to pay close attention to your neighborhood so that you can react to the signs of death before it is too late. Join me today as we discuss… The death of an “exclusive neighborhood” in California How neighborhoods, areas, towns actually die Why many never recover What do we learn by watching a construction worker by a 440K home What are the stages of death in a neighborhood How to you spot the cancer early What … Continue reading →

Episode-409- The Value of Rural Land

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Today we do sort of a two part show.  I start out with a bit of commentary of a few stories, two actually related to land values and dependence on city based economies.  I then move onto todays main subject, the value of rural land.  I will also cover a lot of buying and negociating advice and give you some actual market prices of what is available right now. Join me today as we discuss… A great post and video on ITS Tactical Marlin Firearms is closing their North Haven, CT plant Detroit is dying and the lesson we learn … Continue reading →

Episode-408- Listener Feedback 3-29-10

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Today we do our typical Monday show with your feedback and questions.  Today we have a lot to talk about including a coming “Grasshopper Invasion”, yes I am serious about that. Tune in today as we discuss… The audio quality of the show is a LOT better starting today, thank to Chris How do you determine and amend soil PH levels Did the honey bee die off in Canada have anything to do with GMOs Why do newly planted bare root trees fail and how do you prevent it What was the big event on Saturday night?  Did you participate … Continue reading →

Episode-407- Ten Permaculture Projects for Modern Survival

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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 … Continue reading →

Episode-406- Saving Seeds the How and Why

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Since we just completed a show on starting plants out right yesterday I figured we would jump to the other end of the life cycle and discuss seed saving today.  Saving seeds isn’t hard, it is in fact one of mankind’s oldest skills but there are some things to understand and rules to follow. Join me today to hear about… Why we need to be saving seeds in the first place Breeding improvements vs. hybrids vs. GMO (they are all different) Exchanging seeds – a great form of barter The easy plants to save seed from – beans, lettuce, peppers, … Continue reading →

Episode-405- Starting Plants from Seeds

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I have gotten a lot of questions from people who are looking to start plants from seeds vs. buying plants at the nursery.  Many have struggled for a variety of reasons so I am dedicating most of today’s show to help you master the skill of taking tiny seeds and turning them into food and medicine producing plants. Join me today as we discuss… Understanding how seeds germinate in the wild (this answers so many questions) What are the needs of a seed Why starting indoors is a good idea You need light, window light generally won’t cut it Building … Continue reading →

Episode-404- Food Storage for Better Living Today

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Today I lay out the case to you for storing food and how to approach it.  More though I explain the positive aspects of storing food whether we ever face a disaster or not.  Food storage is largely misunderstood and unfortunately sensationalized today by the media.  The reality is far more practical and powerful. Join me today as we discuss… What does it really mean to store what you eat Why moms really “get it” if properly approached about storing food What is copy canning – special thanks to Ron and Karen Hood on this term Why you need commercial … Continue reading →

Episode-403- Listener Feedback 3-22-10

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Well it is Monday and time to air your questions, comments and concerns.  Today we discuss subjects like second hand shotgun maintenance, self watering air conditioner gardens, the ass clowns ramming a health care bill down our throats and more. Tune in today to hear… What does the new health care bill news mean, what can be done What can you do to remove surface rust from a second hand shotgun What is better a compost bin, worm composting or something else California won’t put solar panels in a natural desert but they will put them in a man made … Continue reading →

Episode-402- The Startling Reality of Pandemic Threats

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The real threat of pandemic disease if honestly startling.  In spite of the recent H1N1 (swine flu) no event the pandemic threat is always with us.  Today’s show has a mountain of scientific facts and figures that should drive home the reality of how ominous this threat to survival really is. Join us today as we discuss… Pandemic vs. Epidemic The probability, impact and commonality of pandemic and epidemic How real the threat is A true scientific consensus Why the Spanish flu in 1918 seems to have killed so many healthy people The speed of mutation at the viral level … Continue reading →

Episode-401- RVs as a Survival Prep

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I just bought a brand new Shamrock 21SS RV and thought it was a good excuse to do a show on RVs as a prep.  I am also mobile today doing a show from the personal mobile studio which seems fitting for the discussion on RVs. Also – Please do me a favor and watch, comment, vote on this video of The Shelf Reliance Harvest 72 Rack System. Join me today as we discuss… RVs are “not quite a home on wheels” The advantages of mobility The ease of adding solar power to an RV Power expansion and avoiding over … Continue reading →