Rambo Moe's Online Encyclopedia of Survival Knowledge
Composting is the act of taking organic material and allowing it to decompose, creating a rich organic stew that is great for plants and soil. To learn more about what composting is, read composting 101. The benefits of composting are many. There are a ton of reasons why it’s good for your garden, which we’ll cover later, but first let’s look at why it’s good for the environment. THE … [Read more...]
A very good documentary on the local food movement that is taking root (see what I did there?) in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay area. It's edited quite well, and should keep the attention of even the ADD crowd. "A 22-year-old today has lived through 54% off all of the oil ever burned." Mind blowing. Good luck and stay prepared! … [Read more...]
Environmental filmmaker John D. Liu documents large-scale ecosystem restoration projects in China, Africa, South America and the Middle East, highlighting the enormous benefits to people and planet of undertaking these efforts globally. Good luck and stay prepared! … [Read more...]
A woman returns to her family farm, and realizes the old ways of farming won't work. This doc explores the impact of peak oil on modern farming practices, and then looks at permaculture and how it may be used to increase food production while using less oil. Starts off slow, but a very interesting doc. Good luck and stay prepared! … [Read more...]
Today, we are going to talk about love. Love is an important part of people’s lives. It gives us a feeling of belonging, and a sense of purpose. It helps us to feel connected. It makes our heart sing. And today, I would like to tell you about a very special kind of love that exists in the world, a love that is a benefit to all of mankind. And that is love among plants. Yes, even plants fall … [Read more...]
This article is meant to serve as an overview for organic vegetable gardening. It will briefly cover the various aspects of it, with each section linking out to articles that cover that area in much more depth, should you need more information. I will also throw in a few jokes along the way, because that is just how I roll. WHY GO ORGANIC? There are a ton of reasons to go organic with your … [Read more...]
With the increasing popularity of the modern environmental and survival movements, as well as continually increasing food prices, urban gardening has seen a related rise in interest. About half of the world’s human inhabitants now live in cities, and people are starting to realize just how screwed they would be if their supply lines for food were ever to be severed. Having a garden offers an … [Read more...]
Irrigation is, simply put, the process of artificially applying water to land or soil. Sometimes an area of land will not naturally receive the amount of water it needs to serve a purpose. In such a case, extra water must be added by some other means. Irrigation is a widespread technique used in various different processes: It is used to assist in the growing of crops or maintain landscapes; it is … [Read more...]
This article is a guide to using the principals of permaculture in your garden. The principals of permaculture aim to create systems in gardening and farming that mimic nature and are as self-sufficient as possible. They try to achieve the maximum output through a minimum input, and create harmony among the various parts of the system. To learn more, check out this article on the principals of … [Read more...]
This article is an introduction to heirloom seeds, what they are and how they are used. WHAT ARE HEIRLOOM SEEDS? An heirloom is something of value that has been passed down from generation to generation. Heirloom seeds, then, are seeds from a plant that have been passed down for generations because of their value. Plants, like animals, can be bred to encourage the presence of helpful traits. … [Read more...]
