Member Summerhat-n-Chicks
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I try to be as self reliant as possible and with that in mind, I collected my toilet paper cardboard rolls to use for my seedlings which I can easily share with neighbors or pot into the next stages. I’m tired of plastic, most of it gets bridle and falls apart into pieces I end up having to throw it into the garbage because recycling is pretty much a lie as well. I’m going to use my own seed starting soil this year and will see how it goes. In previous years, I mostly sowed directly into the ground which often made no difference in the end. The same goes for fertilizer, trying the best I can to make my own and , yes, using Urin (I do have commercial backups , but definitely no Miracle grow), because when SHTF, we might not get any of anything so we’re better be ready do know how to do it ourselves.
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It seems that the CV Plandemic was not effective enough, too many saw through the scam, so they have to remove all the stops and advertise something stronger.
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I so agree with the fact that most people can’t identify foods just by looking at the plant. Last late summer, I created a 10’/10’ testing patch next to my driveway out front and people walking our neighborhood actually had to ask what I was growing in there. I had peas, Lima beans, chard, carrots, radishes, cilantro, and string beans that just had a large tomato cage to climb on . They were all surprised and had no idea that that “stuff “ grows that way.
Poor souls, I fear for them.
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It’s pretty much the same in my neighborhood and if they have a bit of garden area in the back, it’s neglected.
However, we do have at least two other families that have chickens.
What I started doing for additional property protection, is to plant my wild wine berry and wild roses along the fence on the outside. Those thorns will keep unwanted spying eyes away from the fence. Also, our place/house looks sort of run down and unkempt. When we moved here, I started to fix the house and cleaned up the garden, but since things changed and I started prepping, I stopped, even neglecting the front/flowerbeds (other than mowing the lawn). We never got to paint the house, which I always hated, but lately I m glad because it looks like we’re dirt poor and maybe our place is being passed by. Like mentioned before, we also have solar security lights.
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I usually get mine from Territorial, but just got a catalog from Pinetree and I’m amazed at all they have, spices, books, soap making, yarn.
I try to get seeds from as far north as possible, if it grows there, it definitely grows in my area – or should – temp wise.
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Too much work, too little time.
Tomorrow, I’ll cut down more xl logs so they fit better into my wood stove, put them up and will finally be done stacking 4ct of wood. Next project will be to re-cover my old hoop house which had the wrong plastic on, then build a new one (10’/8’) right next to it. Then an 8’ deer fence around my garden possibly with an arbor to use for fruit vines. Pew, I’m already tired reading that ! I also need to finish the siding on the back wall of our extension and want to set up more barrels for rain water collection.
I also want to dig out a little pond for my ducks and on rainy days I might get some projects done in the house.
Well, I think this sounds more like a plan for the next year kind of list. 😬
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I’m so sorry to hear, but you’re right anything can happen at any time it’s a serious wake up call to show how vulnerable we are.
I’ll pray for you and your husband’s recovery. 🙏
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When I started looking into chickens, it was also important for me to have chickens who can take care of themselves, good foragers. I have a mix of dual purpose breeds like Easter egger, barred rock, Wyandotte, a Leghorn and for the first time a Starlight green egger (a layer only).
They all are great birds, well tempered, good foragers and do well in extreme weather. The Leghorn is the most outgoing and turned out to be the perfect mum, fearsomely protecting her chicks. But my favorite is the Wyandotte which pretty much lay through winter and only stop at the coldest time. My roo is a Wyandotte.
Good luck on your new endeavors 👍
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Oooh, you just reminded me, I saw the video where Melissa actually mentioned the calendar to print out and I never got around doing it. Guess it’s time to do so. 😬
Love her videos.
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👍 And I can eat the berries because no one wants to eat wild “stuff” . 😉
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Thanks, I will. 👍🙏
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OH, WOW, lady… you are prepped and reading through your accomplishments reminds me of how much I still have to do.
Hat’s off to you !
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Well, it’s just like eating an elephant, right ?! One bite at the time. 👍