Preparing For Hard Times

What happens when fragile supply chains break down? In this episode Geoff and the crew discuss survival gardens, water security, edible weeds, medicinal plants, and practical ways to prepare for uncertain times.  Watch the video episode here. 🎓 Explore Geoff's online courses: https://www.discoverpermaculture.com Key Takeaways: 00:00:15 - 00:03:28: Why modern supply chains are fragile and how permaculture creates food security 00:03:28 - 00:04:24: Survival gardens and the power of perennial food systems - Isabell Shipard's books: https://herbs-to-use.com 00:04:24 - 00:05:58: Medicinal plants, foraging, and using plant ID apps 00:06:36 - 00:08:20: Jerusalem artichokes, edible weeds, and survival foods hiding in plain sight 00:09:24 - 00:10:51: Lessons from Covid and how permaculture builds resilience during crises 00:11:36 - 00:12:41: Geoff’s favorite survival crops: taro, cassava, yam, and chaya 00:12:41 - 00:14:29: Sprouts and microgreens as emergency nutrition systems 00:14:02 - 00:14:29: Action Step #1: Start sprouting seeds this week 00:15:05 - 00:16:23: Feeding 60 students with sprouts during supply shortages in Jordan 00:16:23 - 00:19:25: Comfrey, moringa, turmeric, and other survival superplants 00:19:25 - 00:20:36: Sterile comfrey varieties and how they spread 00:21:06 - 00:23:05: Long-term food storage strategies and preserving seeds 00:24:00 - 00:24:28: Action Step #2: Plant comfrey or moringa 00:25:12 - 00:26:38: How moringa seeds can clean dirty water naturally 00:27:01 - 00:27:30: Action Step #3: Learn and eat an edible weed 00:28:24 - 00:30:09: Why water systems are vulnerable in modern society 00:30:22 - 00:32:01: Simple rainwater harvesting explained 00:32:01 - 00:33:57: First flush diverters, algae biofilms, and rainwater tanks 00:33:58 - 00:36:13: Rainwater vs municipal water systems 00:39:53 - 00:41:05: Action Step #4: Set up a rain barrel and store water 00:42:25 - 00:43:33: Doulton ceramic filters and gravity-fed water systems 00:43:44 - 00:46:59: Reed beds, gray water, and using plants to clean water naturally 00:46:59 - 00:48:57: Final survival garden checklist and practical preparedness steps