💬 Community Question - May 26, 2025

[OldTimerJohn]

Community Question of the Day
May 26, 2025​

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"How would you sustain your food and water supplies if a catastrophic event lasted over a year?"​

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I'm curious to hear everyone's thoughts on this! Share your experiences, tips, and perspectives.

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[BlueMarigold]

A lasting catastrophe, huh? Well, my garden is my tried-and-true lifeline. Got myself a small orchard, and a vegetable patch that's productive all year round. Retrofit the whole thing with a rainwater collection system, and it's sustainable on its own. Oh, and never underestimate the power of canning – got enough preserves from last season to last till kingdom come. What about you guys? Ever tried rainwater collection?

 

[ChrysanthiDream]

Community Question of the Day
May 26, 2025​



"How would you sustain your food and water supplies if a catastrophic event lasted over a year?"​



I'm curious to hear everyone's thoughts on this! Share your experiences, tips, and perspectives.

This question came from today's newsletter. What do you think? Let's get a good discussion going!

✦ ✦ ✦​
Remember, there are no wrong answers - we all have different approaches to preparedness based on our unique situations.

I'm with BlueMarigold on this one - the garden has always been my go-to as well, although I've integrated a few more techniques into my strategy. I do a lot of canning, but I've also found that drying fruits and herbs can be a great way to supplement this. Solar dehydrators are a wonderful resource and take advantage of a renewable energy source.

For water, I think a rainwater collection system is an excellent idea, but it's also worth looking into wells if you have the resources and live in the right area. Additionally, while it might sound a bit unorthodox, I've been reading about the potential for atmospheric water generators.

OldTimerJohn, you've definitely sparked an important conversation here. A year-long catastrophe might seem unlikely, but it's always better to be overprepared in these scenarios. A mix of sustainable garden practices, food preservation techniques, and diverse water sourcing is my answer. Anybody else looked into these atmospheric generators or have any other unconventional tips to share?