Annie's "Back To Eden" Garden: January 2014

Friday, January 31, 2014

Survive-a-Storm Compact Storm Shelter

6-Feet Wide x 10-Feet Deep x 6 Feet Tall, 340 Cubic Feet, Rated for Up to 16 Occupants. Does not say how much it is, presumed expensive, gives phone number to answer question. Link:

Survive-a-Storm Max Model Compact Storm Shelter | Tornado Shelter

Marie's Farm - organic and off the grid

The stereotype of the farmer who works dawn to dusk doesn't apply to Lance Storm, a 32-year-old tinkerer who took over his family's 108-acre property in Pescadero to farm. At Marie's Farm, named for his late grandmother, the vibe is more vacation than vocation. The place for the most part is run by volunteers, there are no profit-and-loss statements - and really, no plan at all. Here's the link...

Marie's Farm - organic and off the grid - SFGate

Growing Food in a Drought

As some regions (hello, California!) are looking ahead to a parched, dry summer, a lot of people might be reconsidering the idea of planting a vegetable garden at all. If you’re not ready to completely throw in the towel, there are a number of tactics to consider that will still allow you to harvest fresh veggies from your backyard garden. Here is a helpful article, as well as a great website...

Growing Food in a Drought | Attainable Sustainable

Sunday, January 26, 2014

10-5 Gallon Mylar Bags for $14

10-5 Gallon Mylar Bags and 10-2000cc Oxyfree Oxygen Absorbers for Dried Dehydrated and Long Term Food Storage, for $14+6.49 s/h from Advice & Beans. LINK:

Amazon.com - 10-5 Gallon Mylar Bags and 10-2000cc Oxyfree Oxygen Absorbers for Dried Dehydrated and Long Term Food Storage - Food Savers

. 20"x30" Foil lined, 4.3 mil Thick!

Sealable With Hot Iron - Can Reseal After Opening

Ideal for Long Term Food Storage

2,000cc Oxygen Absorbers made by OxyFree with indicator pill/eye

Light, Moisture, Oxygen Barrier & Puncture Resistant

Move fast because there is only ONE!

Friday, January 24, 2014

The Cost of Going Solar

Ever wonder what size a solar panel system you need or how much one costs? Use this solar calculator to estimate the solar cost and size of a solar energy project in your area. Link:

The Cost of Going Solar

How Do I Save My Seeds?

"But remember, only seeds from Open-Pollinated Heirloom, not hybrid, plants will produce the same crop next year." - here's the link:

How Do I Save My Seeds?

Do It Yourself Well Drilling

If you are in an area where the water table is fairly high and don't have granite under you:

Seed Sowing in the Snow

By now (January) the garden has spent all the veggies. So now what? Starve? Nope, here's a little trick for gardening in the winter. Here's the link:

Seed Sowing in the Snow | Garden Design

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Winter Farming: A Tale of Bitter and Sweet

"Winter farming is a big gamble," he said. "It's like rolling the dice every year."

How To Build a Self Watering Pop Bottle Garden Grow System

This is awesome for winter growing. These can go into your mudroom, garage, shed, barn, basement, anywhere that is protected from the cold.

Starting Seeds In 3 Inch Net Cups!

For those of you who want to start seeds in your basement or garage during winter, here is a different take on it. This guy has had great results starting them in net cups and a quarter inch of water.

No Farm Animals in Michigan Residential Neighborhoods

Well THAT sucks! Next it will be MY state!
No more farm animals in residential neighborhoods, Michigan agriculture committee advises | MLive.com

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

In An Emergency, Safe Water Is Priority ONE!

Manny Edwards demonstrates how to make your own charcoal with materials you already have around the house. LINK:
In an emergency, safe water is priority 1

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Faraday Cage: Garbage Can, Really?

Monday, January 13, 2014

The Robot Dragonfly

This would be great for those who are off the grid, but need some form of home security surveillances...

Friday, January 10, 2014

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Rated #1 Chicken Coop Design

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Blow Your Way To Safety

I can think of five good reasons to carry a whistle off the top of my head.
This article's a good one. LINK:
Blow your way to safety. | PrepareUK
After you read it, LIKE his Facebook page at PREPAREUK.

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

52 Week Food Storage Plan: Week #1

One of the better blogs. Here's the LINK:
Emergency Preparedness » Post Topic » 52 Week Food Storage Plan: Week #1

15 ITEMS EVERY PREPPER SHOULD OWN

A good starter list. LINK:

15 ITEMS EVERY PREPPER SHOULD OWN | PrepareUK

Also LIKE his Facebook page at PREPAREUK

Foods For Long Term Storage

A good starter list. LINK:

Foods for long term storage | PrepareUK

Also, LIKE his Facebook page PREPAREUK.

Monday, January 6, 2014

Handy Items to Attach to B.O.B, Go Bag, or Grabpak

We had our first snow of the season here in lower middle Tennessee last night. It's now 7:25am and is still only 12-degrees!
Here's something I found on the Internet that may come in handy if TSHTF. LINK:
handy items to attach to B.O.B/Go Bag & grabpak | PrepareUK
After you visit this link, be sure to check out his Facebook page. Just type in "PREPAREUK."

ALL survivalists and preppers need one of these for self defence purposes! LINK:

Video From a Legal, Privately-Owned Drone Is Breathtaking | Video | TheBlaze.com

Friday, January 3, 2014

How To Roast A Chicken – The Key To Crisp Skin and Juicy Meat

"The real key is to end up with crisp skin and juicy meat. And if you are looking for extra crispy skin, rub the chicken skin with salt the night before you roast it." LINK:
How To Roast A Chicken – The Key To Crisp Skin and Juicy Meat | Old World Garden Farms