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Episode-259- Learning to Harness Permaculture Zones and Layers

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Today I discuss an introduction to permaculture principles and explain the 7 layer system along with the 5 primary zones, how they interact and how you can harness them to improve your sustainable production whether you live on an urban lot or in a rural area. I also name Franklin County Washington as asscowns of the day for paying residents to kill fruit trees and replace them with non produces and yes they are really doing this.  I also name 3 UK soldiers as heroes of the day for their actions in Afghanistan. Join Me Today as We Discuss The … Continue reading →

Episode-226- Six Events To Keep An Eye On

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Today we are doing a bit of a change up and taking a moment to look around and see what the heck is going on in the world politically and economically.  I will cover six events that are getting little to no reall discussion in the main stream media. Also please help me get on “Freedom Watch” with The Judge on Fox by voting for me on their suggest a new topic forum. Tune In Today To Hear About… UG99 a fungus that could kill off much of the world’s wheat crops Gold drops in value when people use it, … Continue reading →

Episode-222- Food Storage, Famland and New Currencies

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Today is sort of a free wheeling show.  I discuss three main topics including money moving to buy farmland, the alliance of BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) nations for a new currency and basic food storage for new survivalists Getting Started with Emergency Food Storage – Starting with the philosophy of “store what you eat and eat what you store”.  Then we expand on building a basis with low cost long term storables from the supermarket.  From there into adding in true long term storage foods such as Mountain House, etc. Next up is this BRIC Nations – Join me … Continue reading →

Episode-205- Survival Podcast Audience Questions 5-22-09

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I decided to do an audience questions show today.  Since it was done from the “mobile studio” there are no call ins or anything.  These are all questions sent in by email, asked in comments, asked on the survival forum, etc. Tune in to hear me answer these questions today… Should owners of city real estate hold out or cut losses and sell now? Is renting to own a good option? Is the mobile/RV approach better then owning property? Are the small “family farms” going to return? Will second/third tier cities grow as large cities decline in population? What is … Continue reading →

Episode-202- 9 Underrated Permaculture Options

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Today we take a look at several underrated permaculture options several from around the world and many from right here in the U.S.   Each of these can be grown in most if not all of the U.S. and is highly disease and pest resistant. Tune in today to hear about the following plants/shrubs/trees and how they can fit into your landscape and survival planning… Editable Dogwoods (Cornelian Cherry) Flower Quince European and Russian Strains of Mountain Ash The Paw Paw (how to get fruit in 2-4 years) The Aronia (productive US native mostly unknown) Honey Berry Goumi Sea Berry (or … Continue reading →

Episode-196- Permaculture Intoduction to Layers and Zones

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Today you will get to hear me almost rear ended on the highway right at about 29:44 into the show.  Rest assured I was not harmed nor was my vehicle damaged!  I edited out a bit particularly my use of the F word. On the subject the first 10 minutes are mostly a follow up from yesterday’s discussion on libertarian principles and how you can explain the common objection about “the things government has done right”.  I will also let you know about the interview I did with Lew Rockwell and a new working relationship between LewRockwell.com and TSP. I … Continue reading →

Episode-190- Is a Global Food Shortage Inevitable?

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My view is yes, sooner or later it is inevitable due to declines in production and resources and expansion of population.  I also think we should not engage in alarmism at this point either.  Much like peak oil this is a real problem that will get worse but over a rather long period of time, not tomorrow morning. Today we also briefly discuss the defection of Republican Arlen Spector and we do another swine flu (h1n1) update. Tune in today to hear… A news caster that should have his ass kicked New swine flu cases in my back yard Don’t … Continue reading →

Episode-159- The Difference Between Survival and Hobby Gardening

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Once again I am speaking to you from the past.  This show was recorded on the afternoon of March 10th 2009 but will is being published on March 12th while I am away at my bug out location in Hot Springs Arkansas.  Well, not exactly in Hot Springs but in an undisclosed location north of the area. Today’s show covers the concept of survival gardening and how it differs in both practice and in motivation from typical hobbyist gardening.  Today’s show notes are brief so tune in to get the full story. Remember to comment, chime in and tell us … Continue reading →