Looking back, I wish I'd built up a more robust water filtration system much earlier. Relying on bottled water isn’t practical in the long run. What’s something you all regret not prepping sooner?
Wish I'd started growing and preserving medicinal herbs much sooner—having my own stash of dried echinacea, yarrow, and lemon balm has been such a game changer for basic ailments and stress. For so many years I thought I'd just run to the pharmacy if I needed something, but as I’ve gotten older and seen how easily supply chains
Growing and preserving herbs really is underrated—funny how easy it is to take pharmacies for granted until you realize how fragile that supply can be. I dragged my feet on learning proper seed saving and wish I’d started sooner. That old wisdom about “one seed for the sparrow, one seed for the crow, one to rot, and one to grow” hits home during lean seasons. Do you find certain herbs way harder to preserve or store long-term than others?
