Absolutely, seed germination after storage can be so hit or miss, especially if you don’t nail down the moisture and temperature. I learned the hard way that keeping seeds in plain envelopes in the garage just invites disaster. Vacuum sealing with a little rice or those silica packs makes a world of difference in my experience. CeruleanScribe, have you noticed any varieties are more finicky than others? I sometimes find my old tomato seeds stubborn but the beans pop right up, year after year.
What’s the One Prep You Wish You’d Started Sooner?
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Absolutely, seed germination after storage can be so hit or miss, especially if you don’t nail down the moisture and temperature. I learned the hard way that keeping seeds in plain envelopes in the garage just invites disaster. Vacuum sealing with a little rice or those silica packs makes a world of difference in my experience. CeruleanScribe, have you noticed any varieties are more finicky than others? I sometimes find my old tomato seeds stubborn but the beans pop right up, year after year.
Learning to use wild medicinal plants effectively is the prep I wish I’d started way earlier. Growing herbs is one thing, but actually knowing how to turn them into reliable remedies took years I could’ve spent practicing. Makes such a difference when you can soothe a burn or settle a cough with something fresh from the garden or hedgerow. Anyone else ever get overwhelmed by all the conflicting info about plant uses?
Making a simple sand or charcoal filter at home is definitely doable, and it’s surprisingly effective for a backup—though I wouldn’t trust it alone if there’s any question about chemical contaminants or viruses. I finally put one together last year using a couple of buckets, some fine sand, gravel, and activated charcoal from the aquarium shop. The water comes out much clearer and tastes better, but I still run it through the
Learning to really use what grows naturally around me for food and medicine would’ve saved me so much stress and money. Anyone have luck with elderberry syrup for cold season?
Totally relate—comms feel completely different when you’re flustered. I still mix up call signs sometimes if I’m under stress! Ever try running drills with background noise?
Those silica gel packs really do the trick—humidity ruined a whole batch of bean seeds for me once.
Those little silica packs are lifesavers—I started tossing them in with my garden seeds too after losing a jar to mold one damp spring. It’s wild how much the small stuff matters.