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One of the new things I grew in the garden this year was Time Bomb Peppers from Hoss Tools. They are said to have a Scoville rating between green peppers and jalapeno peppers. When I first started picking them, I tested one to check… Continue Reading “PICK A PECK OF PEPPER POWDER”
It’s time to review what was learned by practicing, or at least thinking about, Emergency Scenario #4: A cyber-attack has been launched on your country. The entire power grid has been taken offline. Many preparedness efforts are focused on loss of power, probably because… Continue Reading “WHAT DID WE LEARN? – EMERGENCY SCENARIO #4”
A cyber-attack has been launched on your country. The entire power grid has been taken offline. To practice this scenario, live a full 24 hours without electricity. You must cook your meals without using electricity. There is no using the internet or cell phones,… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – EMERGENCY SCENARIO #4”
Last month Road Runner developed a hoarse voice, and his crow was only half a crow. This last week he started looking really bedraggled. I knew he was failing but nothing I tried was helping him. Tonight, Road Runner succumbed to whatever ailed him.… Continue Reading “END OF THE ROAD”
I took today off from work and one thing I accomplished was to plant garlic. I piggy-backed the garlic in the nasturtium bed. They are good companion plants. While the nasturtiums are finishing up their season, they will provide shade and mulch for the… Continue Reading “GARLIC PLANTED”
As you may recall, the focus of much of my planting this year was with pest deterrence in mind. My efforts were very successful, and I was pleased with the results – – except with Japanese Beetles. I planted white geranium between my two… Continue Reading “MILKY SPORE”
What are some of the things you learned from participating in Emergency Scenario #3? “IT’S TIME TO ROTATE YOUR 72-HOUR KIT FOOD & WATER – while this isn’t necessarily an emergency it’s something that needs to be done every year or so to ensure… Continue Reading “WHAT DID WE LEARN? – EMERGENCY SCENARIO #3”
IT’S TIME TO ROTATE YOUR 72-HOUR KIT FOOD & WATER While this isn’t necessarily an emergency it’s something that needs to be done every year or so to ensure you are ready in the event of an emergency. To LIVE this scenario for the… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – EMERGENCY SCENARIO #3”
What do you get when you combine a 4-foot length of 1-1/2″ PVC pipe, a coupler, a cap, and a can of tomato paste? Wait of it … TA – DA ! A Milky Spore applicator, of course! And now you know. Lol.
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