Hi, All
Been a while since I’ve had time to check in. It’s May but I guess we just keep the thread going? Whatever, my gardening is offering lots of new learning experiences, a bit of success and some “what’s happening here?” events. Still intrigued with the whole thing and happy I’ve been able to share my abundance of plants grown from seed. Have run out of planting space so considering giving up on a few things that just aren’t thriving and putting in those plants that seem to be doing well….one fun thing is the 5 gallon bucket I’m using for growing potatoes. The bucket has a split in the side and I noticed this morning a potato plant growing out of this space. Will be fun to see how this all turns out.
Prepping: is there ever an end? I think not. Short term as in a few months I’m in pretty good shape. But, I’ve come to realize that in a serious long-term grid down situation, I would really be challenged as my house is gas/electric dependent. There is no way to add a wood burning stove for cooking or heating. Hmmmm…trying to think through how I might adapt. And, water source for longterm grid down…water harvesting using rain barrels?..that could work in my area where we get plenty of rainfall year round. There are answers out there, just have to continue researching….
In the meantime, each day I remind myself of how truly blessed I am. A roof over my head, relatively good health for an 80 year old, an old but reliable car, a wee bit of savings put by and family and friends who care for me and who would make sure I’m always okay. I love my independence and I think they appreciate my efforts to not become a burden for them if I can do things to avoid that.
Will be headed out in a few weeks to attend granddaughter’s graduation from U of Missouri…she has decided to do a bit of world traveling before she settles into a job or commits to a permanent relationship with her best friend, Luke. She’s not yet 21 and we are encouraging her to take her time with significant decisions and just enjoy being young. She’s an experienced traveler with passport so she’ll be fine….although we always worry a bit when our young ones truly leave the nest. 🙂 Carolina is still in France but reports happiness with her experience there. She’ll be coming home in June.
Thanks for posting! Later…my garden duties call. 🙂