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10 Methods of Composting – Epi-3476

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Today we discuss a variety of composting methods. Often people say what is the best method. Well that as always is an it depends. Bioreactor composting is my gold standard but it takes a year to make and a certain volume of materials as well. There are other methods and they all have valid results. In fact it is often a great idea to use multiple composts in making teas, extracts and slurries along with other application methods. Today we cover these 10 composting methods… Why there really isn’t a “best” way to compost but there is a “best result” … Continue reading →

New Seeds from Baker Creek – Epi-3445

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Hi, my name is Jack and I am a seed addict.  I have tried to get this monkey off my back for decades now.  Every year about Christmas time when the mood shifts to getting ready for spring I say something like this to myself, “This year I am just going to grow the 10 or so things that do really well with very little work for us that we use a lot of.  Just like my grand paw used to do”. About that time the dealers “pull me back in” and one of the worst offenders of the bunch … Continue reading →

Episode-383- 10 Uncommon Edible Plants for Every Backyard

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Today we discuss 10 edible plants that are not very common in most backyards or stores and the unique advantages they offer the modern survivalists concerned with producing their own food.  Each of these plants offers unique advantages to the backyard and small homestead grower.  Advantages such as good nutritional profiles, disease resistance, ease in seed saving, heat tolerance and more. Note that the seed sources below are comprised of many sources.  You can get many of these seeds from multiple providers.  I just wanted the opportunity today to expose you today to a variety of solid providers of organic … Continue reading →

Episode-378- Listener Feedback 2-15-10

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Time to get back to our Monday tradition of answering listener questions.  Today we have questions on economic issue, dogs, gardening, guns and more.  Also make sure to check out our links and resources today as we have a tremendous number of very valuable resources today. Tune in today as we discuss… A few of my upcoming appearances How would cap and trade create a new fiat currency What are the advantages of the scout rifle concept What is Google Map Buddy (kick ass free software) How SaveOurSkills.com will help preserve traditional skills Why do rifleman often prefer a bolt … Continue reading →

Episode-240- Audience Questions for 7-20-09

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It’s Monday and time for another episode were I answer audience questions.  To day I discuss topics such as composting, debt, a credit card follow up, city vs country living, a total SHTF and more. Tune in Today as I Answer… If debt is bad what about student loan debt? Are credit cards OK if you always pay your full balance? What are the advantages/disadvantages of living in the city, small towns, suburbs, remotely, etc.? Is a total breakdown possible?  Is it probable?  What could cause it? Is cooking an important skill to learn for SHTF and daily survival? What … Continue reading →

Episode-22- Changing a Childs Life with Gardening

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This is a special episode as we go over 10 crops and 10 lessons that we can teach kids with a garden that are priceless beyond words. Tune in today to learn… How Radishes and Greens teach that what we do now matters How to use beans and peas to teach kids how plants “help” each other How Tomatoes, Squash and Peppers can build a community and teach sharing How Potatoes and Carrots teach that what you don’t see matters How Pumpkins teach us to create our own entertainment With Gardening in General we talk about… How gardening teaches kids … Continue reading →