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Episode-2671- 12 Easy Productive Summer Plants and the Best Ways to Store Them

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I was told today that I needed to do less about plants and yes, this is a quote, “Jack, Don’t mean to sound negative, but our country is burning down!! I know you get excited about new plants. We need to concentrate on proven things now. Time to get back to basics!!” I have to say I was up in the air about what to discuss today until I got this email and it shoved me right into plants and food preservation.  While not what the guy meant, what other than that is a proven thing that is part of … Continue reading →

Episode-2535- 20 Unique Garden Plants to Consider Growing

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Long ago, we are talking 2008 here I started this podcast.  I wanted to talk about all things modern survival related.  To me nothing is more rooted in our survival than the ability to feed ourselves so I started talking about gardening.  Still with tons of guns and gear types showing up in the early days I wondered if garden type shows would be well received.  Not only were they but they became some of the most popular episodes I have ever done. Within that group shows dedicated to a group of plants you can or should grow, especially lesser … Continue reading →

Episode-2404- Container Gardens for Food Production

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Today we take a  look at a subject we really haven’t gone into for a long time, container gardening. I know many listeners have very small yards or no yards and are regulated to growing things on a balcony. Containers though to me are for everyone, they short cut soil prep time, offer many advantages and can be used in a variety of ways that improve your production regardless of your land or lack thereof. Get ready and strap in, I am on fire today with information and resources, this is one of those shows that will overload and work … Continue reading →

Episode-247- 10 Methods of Storing Food for Modern Survival

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Today we discuss dehydration, canning, prepared items, mres, root cellaring, smoking, in ground storage, freezing and other methods to preserve food long term.  In the intro segment we do an update on the status of “Audit the Fed”. Methods of Food Storage we Discuss Today… Dehydration Canning Common Storage Long Shelf Life Commodities MREs and Prepper Specialized Foods Making Meads, Beers and Wines Root Cellaring Smoking Freezing and Blanching In Ground Vegetable Storage Resources for today’s show… Members Support Brigade Join Our Forum Ready Made Resources – Advertiser of the Day Region Six Get Together My Personal Recommended Book List … Continue reading →

Episode-26- 9 Methods of Storing Food for the Modern Survivalist

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Today’s show gives an over view of 9 different methods to store food and preserve it for future use. Tune in today to hear about.. Different methods of dehydration Learn about zucchini chips Using smoking as a preservation method The secret to making African Biltong – You may never make another piece of jerky after this Pickling for more then just pickles The basics of pressure canning The secret to blanching vegetables for great fresh taste after freezing A few thoughts on country wines A few ideas about root cellars Tips on simple dry storage options Remember as always to … Continue reading →