Going to have to do some research, thinking there has to be something we can grow that can help supplement.

We live in an area where salt deposits are not geologically possible. Mineral wise, it's pretty volcanic here, plenty of fresh water though. What would be a good barter value, considering in the old days payment was actually made in salt for military I wonder?

This post is "Worth it's weight in salt". We've quite a bit in stock, but, will it be enough without resupply, doubtful.

A top 10 list if ever there was one for preppers and normal folks.

When the screaming stops, it's probably already to late. Fortress up as best you and yours can.

Mud Sale in Buck PA has a bigger crowd.

I was deployed aboard submarines when my great grandparents and grandparents later passed. Did not learn of their passing until after we got tied up to the pier.

Honoring her memory means her spirit is always closer to you.

Boston: More Than A Feeling

Peas staked to the north side of a potato grow bag provide good usage for the entire bag. Garlic and leeks can be grown together, simply use the spacing between rows and columns.

Parsnips are finicky when sprouting, add more seed in your rows and prepare to thin.

Interesting thought came to mind earlier this year. Vining peas grow upwards. Potatoes grow down. Why not add a stake or two in a grow bag, north side, plant some peas. Experiment appears to be working good too.

Growing is the best, but yeah, get what you can and store some in the long term pantry for a rainy "Tuesday".

Grow what you eat and eat what you grow.

Start small, plan and plant what you like to eat. No property, try to grow in grow bags or other containers with drainage.

We don't have ducks or squirrels in rows, but we have Alliums in rows!

Favorite time of the year at our little urban garden and orchard.

Maryland Zone 7, Harford County.

Del Monte just closed their last cannery for fruits. Prophetic post!

Good article, precise use of steps for making scavenged water safe. Hotel or other urban, community center or family pools fit in where though? Probably a bit more hazardous than a local creek, run or stream. Thoughts Elijah?

Del Monte Foods filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July 2025 due to a combination of high debt, shifting consumer preferences away from canned goods, and overproduction following the pandemic. The company faced intense financial pressure from servicing debt, rising steel tariffs, and increased competition from cheaper store brands. Key Reasons for Bankruptcy: Declining Demand & Changing Habits: Consumers are increasingly moving away from preservative-laden, canned fruits and vegetables toward healthier, fresher alternatives. Crippling Debt Load: The company has long been burdened by high debt levels resulting from past leveraged buyouts, making it difficult to invest in company growth. Overproduction & Inventory Missteps: After a surge in demand during the pandemic, Del Monte produced too much inventory. When demand dropped, they were left with excessive stock, leading to significant storage costs and losses. Rising Operational Costs: Tariffs on imported steel increased the cost of manufacturing cans, tightening profit margins.

Del Monte Foods has closed their last operating fruit cannery,
after a 2025 Chapter 11 bankruptcy and failed sale, resulting in 765 layoffs.

This marks the end of a 140-year era for the company.

Add to shopping list now for long term storage.

Always better to be growing than owing.

Us!

I don't have a money maker to shake and as I would rather not be owing, we're growing.

I don't have a money maker to shake and as I would rather not be owing, we're growing.

Hang in there!

Being a liberal prepper is like the worst, you want to be inclusive, to build a team. Everyone needs to do their part though.

In a time such as this, today, remember not to rush out and buy everything on this list. Get extra if you can. Preserve it in mason jars and mylar.

Of course he did.

This is our roof mounted solar. Imagine if almost every household was able to deploy balcony solar. We have a 12 KWh system, balcony solar is limited to 1.2 KWh. 10% of 1.1 MWh = 110 KWh. That goes a long way toward reducing power bills.

Our final total for 01MAR26 to 31MAR26 was 1.2 MWh. There are a lot of homes, rental or owned, that can benefit from producing their own energy.

Prices aren't going to get better. Grow, cook, and eat what you produce. For those who rent or have no yard, substitute larger flower pots and grow bags for production in a south facing solution.

Community resilience & sustainability can only be achieved with inclusion and respect for neighbors, neighborhoods, and other citizens.
When all else fails, do not count on outside help, push your elected officials for items such as balcony solar and HOA / City Community Gardens.
Hold them to task!

Area is still in a D1 Drought but we have filled up just shy of 600 gallons in the IBC totes. Just under half full now. Everything looks pretty good.

Concur, having said that, we also grow and preserve our own blueberries for our pancakes. Yummy! PS: We can't grow the cacao beans :-(

Hot damn! That looks delicious!

In a world of forest clearing and clear cutting, being a gnarly tree is life saving.

My thoughts too, anything that helps reduce exposure while practicing TDS (time, distance, shielding). Big basement, so stashing about 50 grow bags possible with planning.

It was productive, approval of the 5 year Tree plan for the city. Verification of the slides for briefing the city council and getting them to adopt our requested budget and resolution in support of the plan. Arbor Day and local Defender Day trees selected for planting.

Qeshm Island would make sense as well.