I planted some strawberries a couple of years ago and they are just now growing great. I hope that we can actually pick some strawberries this year. Even if we just get a few.
This Kit below is the ones that I planted. I had 4 of them and just put them out beside my shed and they started up growing. After a couple of years they have spread out quite a bit and have flowers showing up on them! I actually bought some blueberry bushes. They are growing , too.
The number one thing to do to be prepared is to get in shape.
A couple of months ago I got me this treadmill. Just a Manual Treadmill one that does
not need electricity. of course.
I also have stopped drinking soda. No more chips. We have been
hiking more and getting out in the sun. We both have new bicycles to use instead
of driving all of the time. Plus save on gas.
If SHTF it would be better to be healthy then to be out of shape.
14 Off-Grid Projects to Cut Your Energy and Water Usage - WebEcoist
Here are some great ideas for being less dependent on the grid. Even if you just do a couple of them , ti will help.
How to Make an Easy Patio Privacy Screen {Step-by-Step Tutorial} | Hometalk: This might be the best privacy idea we've ever seen! I've seen several DIY projects for privacy fences, but I didn't want to spend a lot of money or put a ton of effort into this project.
I really love the look of this.
Try These 10 Ideas for Adding Privacy to Backyard Oasis
I am slowly getting a privacy fence put up around my back yard. Having to do it by myself. But, the ideas in that list seem really nice and doable. Might try a couple of them out.
