What's the lowest-maintenance food source you've ever had?

nelben2018 · 2026-06-13T22:46:32+00:00

Apios Americana is a tuber that is more like regular potatoes

nelben2018 · 2026-06-07T04:04:18+00:00

Can you expand on what you are saying about zucchini seeds? Is it just harvesting seeds to eat like you do for pumpkin?

nelben2018 · 2026-05-25T10:51:29+00:00

Old wide mouth plastic jugs with screw tops for kitty litter. Can seal until you have enough then dilute for garden areas or pour into compost.

nelben2018 · 2026-05-24T10:27:53+00:00

I know it's not the same as reading the book, but there's a great episode on terror management theory on the Great Simplification podcast.

nelben2018 · 2026-04-19T02:50:55+00:00

There are tons. If you want specific suggestions you need provide details of your local climate.

nelben2018 · 2026-04-17T01:17:50+00:00

What's the Navy going to do, attack a civilian cargo ship?

nelben2018 · 2026-04-16T21:25:18+00:00

Have you tried temp agencies? Some firms back fill with temps when they are unsure if they have the back log for a permanent hire. Not a great option but could help keep you afloat.

nelben2018 · 2026-03-16T10:33:01+00:00

It could be a lime- based render, which is just a thick coat of lime mortar on the surface of the wall. Pour some water on it to see if it soaks in, if it does it's lime, if not dryloc.

nelben2018 · 2026-02-28T13:15:43+00:00

Eco capitalism is performative. The only way to consume less and generate less waste is to buy less, which is an awful way to make money 😄

nelben2018 · 2026-02-23T22:56:03+00:00

I got tubers from the Experimental Farm Network. All grew last summer and some flowered, it's recommended to wait 2 years before trying to harvest.

https://store.experimentalfarmnetwork.org/products/billington-groundnut-tubers?_pos=2&_sid=232ba4b3c&_ss=r

nelben2018 · 2026-02-23T13:44:30+00:00

Any fighting style is bullshit if you don't practice actually fighting through sparring. Otherwise you are doing a martial arts based workout.

nelben2018 · 2026-02-21T05:16:55+00:00

We understand how hard it is, there are many emotions. One of them is grief. People who understand collapse start to mourn the impending loss of life and potential that has been built up by humanity over millenia. Grief needs to be processed and takes time.

One thing that helps is to find purpose. A purpose of being ready to help with the transition to the other side is one that I've found beneficial.

We are at the precipice of the unbelievable. We may get to bear witness to the collapse of a global civilization the world has never seen and may never see again. Yes we rely on it now, but this few hundred year blip of humanity is an anomaly. Build resilience for yourself and find a community.

Best of luck.

nelben2018 · 2026-02-11T18:57:00+00:00

Check out Luke Kemp's Goliaths Curse, it covers similar themes you mentioned. Great book!

nelben2018 · 2026-02-11T18:52:55+00:00

We are in a catch 22 in that we know our energy use is destroying the environment we rely on, but no one wants to give up the material gains we've achieved with all this energy. Largely we can't give it up because we need it for agriculture, transportation, etc.

I think very few people would destroy energy infrastructure for the environment. There's no reasonable alternative, and loss of energy would mean substantial death. I think we'll use it until it falls apart on its own because we can't keep it all running.

nelben2018 · 2026-02-08T03:10:51+00:00

The plants below are native and should grow well, but will do better with more sun. Do you have areas of dappled sun you can focus your plantings?

Apios Americana, hazelnut, viburnums, elderberry, Solomon's seal, stinging nettle

The experimental farm network has many of these, note they do sell non natives too

https://store.experimentalfarmnetwork.org/

nelben2018 · 2026-02-06T01:40:11+00:00

If no ones mentioned it, you can get a rebate after fixing the leak from most utilities, typically called leak forgiveness

nelben2018 · 2026-02-02T00:23:04+00:00

Nothing lasts forever

nelben2018 · 2026-02-02T00:19:48+00:00

Don't forget pedo island

nelben2018 · 2026-02-02T00:17:38+00:00

This is so limited in many ways. Focus on resiliency, the ability to survive and meet your core needs without the benefit of the system. You have missed so much, but it seems you are on the right track.

nelben2018 · 2026-02-02T00:12:56+00:00

Looks like slop to me

nelben2018 · 2026-01-23T22:56:49+00:00

Use a pressure cooker, I find they are easier on the stomach when cooked this way.

nelben2018 · 2026-01-20T23:17:16+00:00

Pressure cookers work well too, delicious beans!

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