Daily Prep

Limited space?  Have you been thinking about growing some of your own food to build resiliency?  You can start with some simple containers and pots to get things started and begin growing a bounty of wonderful food.  The following article will give you some great ideas and inspiration on container types and low-cost solutions.

http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/cheap-gardening-containers-ze0z1206zsch.aspx

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A wonderful DIY tutorial with beautiful pictures and excellent instructions for a rain barrel setup for watering a raised-bed garden. 

http://christinehennessey.blogspot.com/2012/04/how-to-make-rain-barrel.html

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With all of the wildfires currently being battled in many states, it is always a good idea to learn and review wildfire/forest fire safety and precautions.  Here are some resources to refresh your knowledge and help build action plans to protect your property and community from the dangers of fire. 

Learn – Take Actions – Be Safe

From the Firewise Communities Website:

This video presents ideas and techniques for homeowners when constructing or modifying homes in the wildland/urban interface areas. Topics covered in the video are: Roof, Windows, Eaves, Decks, and Landscaping. The video also provides information that a prevention officer or anyone with cooperative duties can use in a presentation or as a basis of discussion for various local groups.

http://www.youtube.com/embed/t6jV-gM9EwQ

More Informational Videos to Learn More.  http://www.firewise.org/Information/Video/For-the-general-public.aspx

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Here is a great way to start growing some food in a backyard with poor soil and little space.  It is low-cost and pretty easy to set up. 

http://www.growandmake.com/straw_bale_garden

From the Grow and Make Website:

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As you travel your neighborhood on walks or the daily commute, try to take notice of your environment and take stock of the various edible and medicinal plants growing in your area.  You will be amazed at what is available and growing.  Many can be harvested for free or shared with the neighbor who is growing them.  It is a great way to meet new people who are building resiliency. 

Learn about some of the rules of the road and find some other resources here:  http://www.urbansustainableliving.com/foraging-for-food-in-your-neighborhood.html

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Here's a really innovative way to produce ice in off-grid and remote locations. No moving parts, and no electricity needed. 

http://greenupgrader.com/3680/solar-ice-maker-no-moving-parts-no-electricity/

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A cast iron pan is an incredible asset to have in the kitchen.  If properly maintained, cast iron cookwear will last for multiple generations and give you great results with almost anything you cook with it.  Learn how to restore that old pan tucked away in the garage or a cheap skillet found at a yard sale. 

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-clean-and-season-old-ru-151535

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A highly informative and practical book to have on hand as the growing season hits full bloom and seeds are becoming plentiful. Learn to harvest, process, and store seeds for the next season and the next generation of growers. 

Seed to Seed: Seed Saving and Growing Techniques for Vegetable Gardeners

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Learn more about companion planting and which plants have a love/hate relationship with each other. Wikipedia List  | Large Color Chart

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A great way to experiment with solar cooking with kids this summer or get a basic understanding of what is involved in building a bigger, more powerful sun oven.

http://www.greendiary.com/entry/pizza-box-solar-oven/

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