How to get Prepared for a Food Shortage!

[@Toodle.Pipp001]

We're designed to spend time in nature, growing food and not sitting in front of screens. 💚

[@SpicyMoustache]

I love this!!

[@jamesy3851]

Can't I do both?

[@ricksterk7014]

That's why I invented the moss proof TV. We can do both

[@carolsloanes4938]

My favourite learning curve channel.

[@ryanrebolledo3697]

Agree but I do both, hence I'm an Agricultural & Biological Engineering student lol (:

[@jimmydean8470]

I was never a big fan of tomatoes, until I started to grow my own organically. Then I realized it was not the tomatoes that I didn't like, but the way the store bought ones are grown. I love a fresh tomato from the garden, nothing compares. I wish I would've learned canning from my grandmother before she passed. I always pickle my extra peppers and jar them up to put in the pantry.

[@marciaduncan4398]

It is very easy to can your own food no one taught me how to do it and I just started doing it about 10 years ago when I was in my fifties and now I'm not afraid to even can meet when I can get good organic or Wild meat

[@gomezaddams6470]

And now, it's 10 minutes later. The vegetables in the stores are like plastic. I have pet guinea pigs that eat tremendously. I offered them vegetables that cost more than I would have ever paid but I have to have them for them. And I thought that they're just so strange, even the organic vegetables. Eventually it got to where my guinea pigs wouldn't touch their favorite veggies. I had to go a long time without offering them before they got desperate enough to eat them. I've always had space to grow food and for the last two many years I have not. There's more to the story but that's the short version. And you're also right it's not the vegetables fault that you taste in the store or out of a can. When you grow them yourself they don't even taste related. Plus you have the freedom of cooking them in a style that taste good they're not boiled in water until they've lost their color

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

Funny thing: People with many months+ stockpile of food are called preppers nowadays. Less than 100 years ago, that was the normal way people kept food!

[@SpicyMoustache]

This is so true!!!

[@deboraballes9044]

Ikr?? I was thinking about my grandmother that lived in Tennessee. Whenever we would go visit in the summer we would pick the green beens and prep them for canning as we sat around the table, she had a job in town as a clerk but made ends meet with her garden.....EVERYONE had a garden and many still do.....love seeing this come back around with new energy.....and all those tats😅👍

[@dayamitrasaraswati6276]

I love pressure canning. I feel I am going back in time when people lived doing this. It's a pity people have lost these simple skills. It's too easy to buy from the shop - unless there is a food shortage and then most will whinge rather than grow and preserve.

[@janetbransdon3742]

Me too... I just picked up a bucket, some leaf mulch and bark that had dropped off a tree from a carpark. I am always on the lookout lol... recycle and reuse. Nature is awesome. 🤗🍁🌿

[@pattiangove1825]

I love love love that I have found you! I also have a small city lot and I’m so inspired by you and your beautiful gardens! I love Seeing Stevens large space and the wisdom you both shared helps me greatly. My 17 year old Granddaughter is such a help and is enjoying your videos as well! Thank you! We have been canning together for some time so another generation will learn how to grow and preserve.

[@FinehomesofNewHampshire]

Food shortages are coming. Worst in 75 years. 90% of my customers are growing food indoors to prepare for these shortages. Keep prepping folks! Thanks bub!

[@SpicyMoustache]

Thank you mate! Lots of people that I know are doing the same thing!

[@bmzaron713]

The future is the future

[@georgemaxwell4984]

Doing that in your front garden is great, especially giving your time too as your enthusiasm is so infectious. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@SpicyMoustache]

Thank you so much, I already converted a few neighbours and I hope to convert more!

[@Kellycreator]

Really glad to have beer introduced to you by my 20 year old Son. 😊. We’ve an empty garden just used for dogs and we are now dividing the garden space in two. I’m really looking forward to getting outside with a plan. The vertical gardening is a must to maximise space as I will only have half. I want to thank you for inspiring us to take charge of our space. ❤

[@Steven11400]

I love his disapproving vegan "yeah" after he says he's harvesting the pigs 7:47

[@kendallsue259]

i thought the same😭😂

[@razim.blakley5651]

You such an Angel!!! Helping others is the way to go!

[@lookup6312]

Thanks for all you do, I so appreciate your effort to encourage people to be more self sufficient

[@sallygiles132]

Loved this. Thank you guys 🤗🤗

[@SpicyMoustache]

Thank you 😊

[@Kira-kg4kl]

I'm really glad we live in the middle of nowhere and have the space to do these kind of projects, we have turnt most of our flower beds into produce harvesting areas rather than decorative

[@lilmissdaydreamer4741]

Very informative! You are inspiring me to really get going on my projects. Thank you for being such a good people! The world needs more people like both of you!! ❤️

[@tamaraweed3124]

Can you imagine the togetherness of family and friends to raise a garden and or animals ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@judifarrington9461]

Thank you for this video. So much helpful information! ❤

[@Artinthefeels]

Thank you so much for making these videos and sharing your knowledge with everyone! I have learned so much from you!

[@deliathorja442]

I still got cucumbers pickled from last year, they're in perfect shape (in vinegar), compots and even gem from 3 yrs ago. We got a long cold season so it's traditional to store food. My cellar always has something you can eat right away.

[@cavedwellersound]

I like this longer form video with the chat. Thanks!

[@Idkwtd33]

I really appreciate this video and both of your inputs. I’m in the process of starting now, growing some food and learning the preservation processes! Great video!

[@SpicyMoustache]

Thank you very much 😊😊

[@silverlacedwyandotte6437]

What a team up this is, Awesome stuff guys Keep it up!

[@sarrahlee4118]

Loved it... very inspirational...thank you ❤, so we justtt moved to an apartment, but, have a garden thats been neglected (30 years?)... so, going to get it going...! ... alot of sitting, and just LOOKING about... what to do 1st... so, i think ive got a BEGINNING of the plan... which is really, the clean up, and seeing what i can use from the mess, and what must go... so, again, thank you! ... loving all your vids... ohh, i made crisps from a load of potato peels... ate every last 1! 👍🤗🙏

[@deathatsix]

I can't truly "prepare" for a food shortage other than build the knowledge on survival, growing and raising animals. As far as going full on gardening, I just can't go full on on what it needs so my gardens produce but don't pop like if I had time to nurture it. I have tow kids and a mean ex (their mother) that doesn't care whatsoever about fresh food. I still practice, know survival, have some emergency food and have tools, resources and knowledge on making and fixing things. I have land, tools, resources and everything else but time. Thanks for all your great videos then and continuing. Just because it hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't, and maybe not in the way of shortages but priced out of reach. Keep up th he good work.

[@amyperce2982]

I all so love your no dig gardening video people will get alot out of it❤

[@crankiemanx8423]

I really appreciate all your vids 🙏💖 I would love to see any vids on preserving & storing food.thank you.🙏

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

Your video intro is one of the best there is!

[@SpicyMoustache]

Thank you so much mate 🙏🏻

[@marciaduncan4398]

I love your channel now I am all excited for spring

[@tombeegeeeye5765]

If that is corn I would recommend a denser planting. Corn is wind pollinated. You will get better results with a denser planting. I think Potatoes would be a better choice for a small plot.

[@rebeccacastle794]

I'm learning sooo much! Thank you!

[@nadinetasmania]

So am I - this man has so many great tips and also cooking ideas - love it!

[@arturasbriska6991]

Hi. Second year I plant all sorts and storing. Trying buy less and less from shops. I know what I plant and how I grow. :) Allotment plot not big but trying my best.

[@stinnehviid7444]

Hi Alessandro, I love your channel, and your grow food tato. You have inspired me to grow food on my microscopic balcony. But I have a question, since tomatos are nightshade plants and plant and root are toxic. Can I plant leafy greens under the tomatos in separate compartments, so they do not share soil. ?

[@jasongreen6447]

Just found your message, Thanks for a brilliant learning channel 😊

[@TransdermalCelebrate]

Lovely video, looking forward to the summer 👍😁❤️

[@gryphc3860]

Don't forget to grow medicinal herbs too. Many of the herbs we use in the kitchen are also great medicinally. Also learn which weeds are edible 😊

[@christinasalzman3287]

Good morning from California! You said unfortunately you have no animals due to space have you looked into fish farming in small areas? You can grow a good amount of fish in a 55 gallon drum. The water can also be used to add beneficial nutrients to your plants.

[@Synchromystic777]

I love your videos!

[@SpicyMoustache]

Thanks a lot 🙏🏻

[@jarretv5438]

That’s facts though home grown just hits different! Organic is definitely better than conventional but home grown in homemade compost planted in the ground is the best.

[@camerafusion]

Awesome video, great tips!!!

[@cathythomas2692]

Thank you for sharing this information!

[@aidanbrown426]

underrated video

[@SdW.8]

Think about having meat rabbits or quail birds in your tiny urban garden for meat and eggs. They're legal in most major cities, unlike chickens and require minimal space.

[@JisforJenius]

No

[@isar7525]

This video is excellent. Lots to think about!

[@edzakete.3700]

Inspired! im gonna do the same front garden

[@amandachrome9310]

Very informative... thanks from Barbados 🇧🇧

[@jarretv5438]

Steven may I suggest to you to plant goldenrod or other native flowers to attract wasp because they are a predator of those Japanese beetles

[@joepolito4569]

Awesome gentleman, very inspiring!

[@SpeakUrMindShareUrWords]

Many people don’t realize that produce bought in grocery stores, have declined in nutrients over the decades, due to mass production of food , versus much more nutritious organic backyard farms.

[@Tulip879]

Which soil do you use? I have a garden but I don't have too much growing. I am impressed with your garden I want to grow more.

[@soapbox3141]

Anasazi beans were found in the southwest U.S that were still viable as at least seed that were several hundred years old.

[@georgemaxwell4984]

Just remembered a question for you. I have a raised bed, it's only in sunlight for part of the day so I put in lettuces and onions. The onions are doing great, I've tried the lettuces twice but they've been totally wiped out by slugs. Any ideas? Thank you.

[@harryweston4707]

Huw Richards has a great video on slug control in the garden

[@georgemaxwell4984]

@@harryweston4707 Thank you. 👍

[@SpicyMoustache]

Have a look at nematodes. They help a lot in the garden and they will get rid of slugs and snails

[@stephanie6851]

you're such an amazing person

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

If you are prepared, for you, there is no food shortage. The thing that causes shortages is the humans have become so specialized that they only do one thing and depend on a long supply chain to provide all their needs.

[@SpicyMoustache]

Yes and yes! That’s so true! Most people don’t even realise how dependent they are on companies that produce literally every single thing we have at home!

[@Crina-LudmilaCristeaAuthor]

I'm loving your videos, Alexandru! You should connect with and interview Sean Dembrosky (Edible Acres) and Akiva Silver (Twisted Tree Farm), if you haven't already. Take care! 🤗💛🤗

[@MegaNazwauzytkownika]

We shoud learn more about storage and preserve food.

[@Ed19601]

I have a passive dehydrator that uses sunshine

[@paul_herts]

Looking at the intro I can see you have just 3 sweet corn plants there, did you get cobs from them? I’ve always grown them in blocks (like all the books, experts, tradition dictates!) and I’ve recently watched a video from someone else who grew them, successfully, in a line, so interested to find out how others have got on with breaking the rules

[@SpicyMoustache]

Hello, I planted corn in waves because I didn’t want a single harvest but many different ones. It worked great and I managed to get a few different harvests in just a 1.20 m2

[@paul_herts]

@@SpicyMoustache that's really interesting. Could you share some more information, such as how many plants at a time, how long between sowings, variety etc. I would imagine that a video on this would be useful for many people - anything that challenges preconceptions and demonstrates alternative methods that work has got to be beneficial. How many people just plant 1 large sowing in a block which results in a glut, how can other crops be treated likewise, etc? Thanks for the reply, I appreciate any thoughts and ideas

[@SpicyMoustache]

@@paul_herts hello, thank you for the support! I’ll create a more detailed video explaining everything because it will take a lot to explain the different step to create such a space but I’ll make sure to do it as soon as the next season starts so everyone can get prepared 😊

[@paul_herts]

@@SpicyMoustache thanks for the videos, always interesting and educational.

[@billy-bobby5141]

My daughter wanted to grow corn a couple of years ago (in UK) we planted 6 seeds, only 4 became seedlings, then one of those died before planting out. We planted out the three remaining plants, I knew they were supposed to be planted in a square, so I tried a triangle formation. I also remembered my grandad helping his greenhouse tomatoes to cross pollinate with a "tickle stick" as he called it, so I did that too. All three plants produced! Good luck with yours.

[@prettynatural1973]

Thanks

[@wynnebritton1]

There's something sickening about seeing someone excited about "harvesting" a living being... I'm so glad I became Vegan. What was I thinking before that!?

[@Anita-ns3ts]

I love you ❤ even though sometimes I don't know what's going on. Your videos are awesome but they often lack details and I can't understand the rules ❤

[@bigmomma9371]

I would love for you to come to the states and visit my farm!!!

[@jessestewart169]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@jahblessjah2341]

Its the Ali G of gardening 😎

[@monael-chami798]

Excellent vedeo ever You're so good I gave you a like and subscribe 👌

[@TheTeeCee1]

They are paying farmers in the UK to retire and give up the land. They are also paying others to not grow food, but trees instead! Food shortages are coming, so grow what you can.

[@lisacole]

What a brilliant video, packed with useful ideas. I had to watch it in parts though because the background music was distracting. Please lose the background music!

[@tomywolf2219]

Super

[@anerawewillneverforget]

I cannot find the hard cover book anywhere. There is an e-book. Can someone please direct me to any other source that Amazon?

[@Julien-bt7fd]

Oh boy, in an emergency, I sure would love to have you around me. For desert, I'm on the flowers on your skin😉 🌶🌹

[@pattykelly6621]

Looking forward to harvesting a pig. I'm guessing the pig is less excited. That would definitely be the major reason I'm a vegetarian. I worked for 30 years in the veterinary field caring for animals. I just can't eat them.

[@Anita-ns3ts]

❤

[@freakface1234]

With everything happening today, this video has this ominous stink behind it. Thank you for your videos and I owe you sub by now!

[@iimmm]

Harvesting pigs... As if they aren't sentient..just a commodity... 😔

[@justinskeans3342]

Get some coturnix quail man.

[@breaking_mowers3811]

Ace!

[@annal3708]

🙏♥️🙏

[@IrishEagIe]

Do you expect food shortages in the near future @spicy moustache ?

[@SpicyMoustache]

Yes, I do. However, this is just my opinion and I didn’t want to condition anyone else’s opinion :)

[@IrishEagIe]

@@SpicyMoustache 👍

[@IrishEagIe]

@@SpicyMoustache I do aswell. So for the first time, I'm planting my own potatoes :D

[@SpicyMoustache]

@@IrishEagIe that’s awesome mate! The first time I harvested potatoes it was a great time of the year and they tasted awesome!

[@markc1828]

I started growing my own vegetable garden in pots this year I’m doing that and I’ve took over my mums garden for more room I started cause of the great reset the new world order

[@gomezaddams6470]

I love the video. But talking about a sweet loving animal has a harvest does not resonate with me and the least.

[@12345678992041]

You could have quail in your small space :)

[@Jieisho]

vaCUM sealer

[@vanessaevans3401]

As far as I know , pigs aren’t harvested, they are killed

[@Tbird-gh4sn]

Can't even watch after the pig comments....

[@savegraysoncats]

Gross about calling killing a pig harvesting

[@jennyfernandez895]

Sorry but animals are not harvested, they are slaughtered and it's not "fun stuff".

[@phuahnini6871]

I just wished that you guys just stay with the vegetables and not go into animals....the way, Steven said the pigs are close to harvest is so 😢 sad.....pigs are as smart as dogs and you compare them to your vegetables..😢😢😢..i respect, Gaz Oakley who rescued his chickens and only use their poo as manure & gives away thier eggs...

[@Toni_G1990]

Don’t tell people what to eat

[@arzf2009]

I watch all of your videos. However, I stopped this one right away by the time your friend said "I'll be HARVESTING my pigs next week". Using the same term as you use when picking up plants to adorable, clever, and senscient beings is too much to me!

[@therealdrhankmccoy5047]

I don't even know who that guy he had on his video is. Never heard of him. Don't care for him. It's a bit more than just harvesting pigs I'd say

[@enikooh2878]

Would that make you feel more comfortable if he said slaughtering?

[@arzf2009]

@@enikooh2878, you surely know the answer.

[@juliohernandez8892]

Same here

[@therealdrhankmccoy5047]

@@InstantAquatics slaughtering pigs for overweight people such as yourself to have greasy fingers isn't part of the natural food chain. Being overweight isn't natural. Pork isn't even the best meat for you it's the worst. All pork does is get you fat and clog your arteries

[@JLange-zp4ms]

Sad to see the promotion of meat eating. I was drawn to your work because its about a plant based life style. THere is already too much dependence on animal protein in the developed fossil fuel ridden parts of the world like USA & UK.

[@SpicyMoustache]

He is free to think what he wants. I’m on a plant based diet since almost 2 years

[@Kiyarose3999]

‘’Excited’’ about unnecessarily slaughtering a sentient animal, wow, and ref to this murder as ‘’harvesting’’ as if he/she is a plant. I thought this was a Vegan channel, I can’t be supporting animal cruelty, so will unfortunately have to unsubscribe. 🌻✊🏽🌎

[@dorkchops]

honestly, growing up on a farm as a vegan you learn the difference between local livestock vs mass produced What we did was care for the animal and made sure they were loved because all of that plays a part into what they produce. Eating anything from a scared/sad animal will bring you down we also made sure the animal’s death wasn’t in vain by using everything down to the bones for broths and/or the shepherd dogs personally i get too attached to the animals to go back to livestock farm stuff but i still prefer people supporting local farms for their meats vs big commercial farms that don’t care

[@Kiyarose3999]

@@dorkchopshat doesn’t in any way counter what I said, unnecessarily murdering someone is wrong no matter where or how it is used or murdered. Controlling and killing a sentient animal just for a few moments of sensory pleasure can never be justified! You didn’t ‘’grow up on a farm as a Vegan’’, cos Vegans don’t go back once they become aware of the senseless and totally unnecessary control, abuse and slaughter!

[@Kiyarose3999]

@@dorkchopshere do those Chickens come from? Cos to get Chicken Ovulations means buying Female Chickens from a breeder who’s Male Chicks are surplus to requirement, so it is standard industry practice to grind the Male Chicks up alive in a Macerator or killed in gas chambers, and every animal bred for eating = less habitat for wildlife

[@laurengianna9944]

I have a question about rain water. If they are poisoning the sky with chemical trails isn’t the water going into our soil? I’m just learning about starting my own food. It’s hard for me because I live in an apartment in NY (Queens) and we have nowhere to start an outdoor garden. And there really is no room inside to grow either 😢. Planning on moving but not soon enough. Have have a few in window at the moment like basil, cilantro, mint and thyme. Because we use that a lot. Thank you for such wonderful informational videos. I follow you here and on Instagram. God bless you 🙏🏼❤️💪🏼🌿🍄🪴

[@citruscedar]

Thank you for the information and for you giving your time to your neighbors and to us. 🫶🏻