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Restoring Water to Restore Peace – Epi-3473

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I have often said that to stop conflict create abundance. I also point out that at one time, wars were fought over salt, but that no longer happens because salt is abundant. But one human need is truly scarce in many places today, and that is water. Zach Weiss of WaterStories.com joins me today to discuss how to restore peace to many parts of the world, by restoring water to the ecosystems. Zach is a protégé of revolutionary Austrian farmer Sepp Holzer, Zach is the first person to earn Holzer Practitioner certification directly from Sepp – through a rigorous two-year … Continue reading →

Episode-1236- Plans for the TSP Homestead and Upcoming Workshops

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I am going to continue with some fun stuff that is informative and not so deep into the world of politics, economics, etc.  Today I am going to line out the planned projects for our 3 acre property and what they will be doing for us long term. The first principle of permaculture in my mind is “observe and interact” and while interact is part of it, to me on a new property about a year of observation is really ideal for the planning process.  At this point I have been on my property for about 10 months.  I now … Continue reading →

Episode-1234 – Women of Prepping Episode 8

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Rianna Stone has been an RN for almost 20 years but her true passion is homesteading and Permaculture. Three years ago she and her family took the plunge and moved onto 6 acres in the wilds of Oklahoma to create their own homestead. For the last three years this family of four has lived in 360 sq ft with no running water as they work on creating a sustainable lifestyle. This includes gardening, chickens, geese, and goats. Rianna is also the host of The Pagan Homesteader Podcast, and she was recently named Survival Mom of the Month for the month … Continue reading →

Episode-1167- Lori and Jeff Haynes on Olla Irrigation

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In 2009 Lori and Jeff Haynes returned to the United States to a town called Dripping Springs, just west of Austin, Texas. After Jeff’s twenty-four year career as a Marine the couple was anxious to get back home to Texas and put down roots. In 2011, Lori founded Dripping Springs OLLAS (DSO) with the mission of making the OLLA (pronounced oi ya) – a natural, geographically appropriate option for irrigation by self-reliant Southwestern gardeners. Lori designed and field tested the Dripping Springs OLLA which are made from Tecate clay per Lori’s specifications. Today Jeff and Lori join us to discuss … Continue reading →

Episode-1056- Zero to Prepared – Fast, Simple and Low Cost – Part 1

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You will notice that title of this episode ends in “low cost” vs. “cheap”.  As a marketer there is a rule, if you can eliminate a word do it, but that won’t work here.  Cheap sets the wrong tone for what we will discuss today, we are talking about protecting your life, your property and the lives of those you love, one doesn’t go “cheap” with such things. Today may seem like a basic beginners show but I will bet even the seasoned prepper will gain something and if nothing else will be better able to help others get started.  … Continue reading →

Episode-1023- Listener Feedback for 11-19-12

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It’s Monday and time for another round of you your feedback, questions and commentary sent to jack at thesurvivalpodcast.com. Make sure if you submit content for a feedback show that you put something like “comment for jack”, “question for jack” or “article for jack” in the subject line to assure proper identification for my screening process. Today we discuss, fear, HOAs, responsible law enforcement, GMOs, drugs in our water supply, common sense and the destruction of the resiliency of our children . Please understand I receive several hundred emails a day and can’t get them all on the air. I … Continue reading →

Episode-903- Water in The Landscape

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Water is so critical to our lives, it is one of the five primary survival needs along with food, shelter, energy and security.  It provides for irrigation, hydration, fire suppression, cooking, sanitation and more.  Yet have you noticed 99% of suburban landscapes are devoid of water other than swimming pools and sprinkler systems. We have lost on of the key pieces of what water can do for us do to this.  Did you know that water can move nutrients and fertility around your property?  In doing this it can actually catch and rebound energy before it atrophies off your property.   … Continue reading →

Episode-803- An Interview with The Berkey Guy

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Jeff Gleason has been a stead fast supporter of the show for more than two years (will be three this March).  He is of course the famous “Berkey Guy” and he joins us today to discuss the role water should play in our prep planning and our daily lives. Join Us Today to Hear… How water and its availability is often over looked in prepping The value of a well Why better tasting water is good for your health Our thoughts on chlorine, arsenic and fluoride Where the fluoride in your water actually comes from Thoughts on removing at least … Continue reading →

Episode-730- Permaculture Solutions for Water Needs

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Today we revisit a topic I covered with the awesome Paul Wheaton on a past episode of TSP.  Paul actually just put out one of the best compilations of photographs and illustrations I have ever seen on hugelkultur which inspired this episode. We are going to go deeper than that today though.  We are going to talk about multiple concepts with water, I am going to tell those of you in states where they say you can’t capture and store rain water how to do it anyway. I am going to discuss the water crisis we can’t see and how … Continue reading →

Episode-727- Tom Spargo on Rain Saucers and Rain Water Harvesting

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Special Note – There is a segment in the beginning of today’s show about Jan Cline, a woman dying of bone cancer who has had her back yard yard sale shut down due to an idiotic city ordnance.  Please listen to it and consider donating a little bit to help Jan Cline out in this tough time. You an do that here, I have verified that this is a legitimate way to donate and the funds will go directly to Jan. On to our man subject, Today our guest is Tom Spargo.  Tom  independent research and business development consultant to … Continue reading →