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To: Marcella

I know we are not as far along as you are on many things, but we do have more than enough grains and beans and flour for more than a year for just ourselves, and some extra for our Kids and Grandkids.

Now that winter is officially here, I will start canning meats - whatever the stores have on special till I get enough for 3 or 4 times a week for 7 or 8 people. I will also plan on 2 year rotation for home canned meats and fish.

I have quite a bit of canned stuff that I have been purchasing from the store, but it is all more expensive than what I can do myself.

You would be amazed what you can grow just in pots indoors and outside on patios. With intensive methods, you only need about 32 sq foot of space for 1 person to provide fresh food, and some to preserve to get through the winter.

I grow all heirlooms now, so I save seeds from my best producers to use next year. I know you are well prepared, and certainly ahead of my measly preps.


39 posted on 01/04/2013 12:04:07 AM PST by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: greeneyes; Marcella

With Hydroponics you can go vertical and eat well.


41 posted on 01/04/2013 3:09:14 AM PST by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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To: greeneyes
“I know you are well prepared, and certainly ahead of my measly preps.”

I have some preps you don't have yet, but you are light years ahead of me in the capability of growing food for the long term and that is a major advantage for survival.

I admire your energy and plans moving forward. You are a major prepper in my opinion.

49 posted on 01/04/2013 9:13:09 AM PST by Marcella (Prepping can save your life today. Going Galt is freedom.)
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