🚨WARNING! SEED Shortages & Restaurants are a MESS!

Warning of a coming seed shortage, more crop failures & most restaurants are simply a mess now!
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[@appalachiashomesteadwithpatara]

🌱Seed to Seed HERE: www.amazon.com/Seed-Growing-Techniques-Vegetable-Gardeners/dp/1882424581/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=seed+to+seed+book&qid=1659987827&sr=8-1

[@littleredhen2894]

I have had this book for many years! Now I need to actually read it! 🤦‍♀️

[@progressisperfection]

This book is currently in stock! Soft cover is under $23 and spiral bound is under $48

[@raindropsunshine]

Thankful I bought this book last year, amongst others lol. Now ifnI could get something to fruit, I can also try to seed save lol.

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Awesome book.

[@teresahoye6477]

Patara, what is the book that you are talking about, I think it has to do with the old ways?

[@adan9850]

I was just talking to my son about this yesterday. My mama told me years ago not to be surprised that if in the future seeds and food are used in place of money. She also told me to make sure to learn things continually to to be self sustaining because once its learned no one can take that knowledge from you. She's gone now but those words are ringing very true.

[@saoirse_flies]

Your mama was wise.

[@stephaniewoods6505]

Bless her heart! She was so right!

[@joycebegnaud9645]

Extremely wise and intelligent 🥰

[@oweunuffin9280]

💜

[@tanyalenmark4194]

🐥✨🍀✨

[@lindamoses3697]

My grandmother kept her garden seeds in her linen closet wrapped in Kleenex. She went through the Great Depression on a small farm and saved her seeds. When they cleaned out her home when she went in a rest home her seed stash was found. Smart woman that lived to be 97.

[@ambersykora352]

I would save those seeds grow them out and then sell them. Those are pure heirloom prior to GMO tainting everything. Those are worth a lot

[@tracycrider7778]

@@ambersykora352 definitely would be worth a lot! I’d love have some of them!💜

[@renebrown995]

Linda, smart lady your grandmother was indeed. Sounds like my kind person. Blessings to you and yours. Let's learn from your grandmother.

[@patriciafrancis5663]

Must have had cats- no mice ate that precious seed collection 🙌🏼

[@mjc1977]

Wow 😯 that’s an awesome testimony about grandma 👵

[@maxxs118]

My son hit the jackpot yesterday! He ran into a friend in Tractor Supply while looking for pea seeds for me. Found out this friend had bought all of their seeds for 25cents a pack. Apparently he's quite the hoarder. My son went back to his house with him and ended up with about 40 packs of seeds for $10. So I have all my seeds for fall and next spring, outside of what I seed save this fall from harvest. Everything from tomatoes to herbs to greens and root veggies. Corn, onion, beets, beans....you name it, I have the seeds for it. I feel so lucky to have them already! We all need to get our seeds early, and save all we can! Thanks as always Patara...we all love you ❤️

[@mattc825]

Oh thanks lol. What about us now

[@jcandrews9867]

@ Matt C - Didn't you see that her name is "Just Us " That's just exactly how almost everybody is, too.

[@alaiabempt6315]

Be careful who you share what you are hoarding away.. there might come a time where you don’t want everyone to know what you have

[@azeann5973]

@@alaiabempt6315 Remington protects all my investments .😊

[@mattc825]

@@jcandrews9867 How are you all then? I'm new here, not lying. Do we need to be grubby hoarders? Because I will lol

[@mammadeuces6242]

My sister just started working in a grocery store and she’s got people purposely lining up in her register and they are moving her to management and I’m super proud of her!

[@deborahstrickland9845]

❤️👏

[@Crusher14]

I am 67 & just took a job at Menards, just in case SHTF

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

I know I have my favorites at stores ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@laurieasmus9998]

@@Crusher14 Although I am in Arkansas now- I miss Menard's- I worked at one in Minnesota for 3 years. It is a great place, and lots of older people work there. and during the "plandemic", I still had my job because they were considered essential...

[@compulsivecrocheter8961]

Sounds like she has found a great place to work! Lucky lady.

[@Crew4Life]

After the bill passed today, we the middle class are screwed!!!. They are going to tax us to death!!!!

[@martinpetersson4350]

What bill? I’m from Europe

[@littleflower9425]

Try to watch the analysis done by Glenn Beck. Farming will be hit hard. As per 30th Sept this year.

[@christinahite74]

@@martinpetersson4350 it's in the USA. We are screwed.

[@betsywestbrook7169]

yeah this is concerning. Small farm holdings I feel are gonna get raked over the coals like dealing with a proctologist with no KY .

[@texasrebel7754]

Look on the bright side.... Ukraine is getting another $1 billion in weapons. /s

[@paularobinson2352]

I was at the hardware store & seeds were on clearance for .29 cents, so I bought all of the veggie seeds they had. Got up to the register & they rang up at .19 cents! YES!

[@patriciafrancis5663]

You are blessed fortunate and to be envied!

[@Peaceonearthrn]

I just cleared out seeds at a wholesale place. They were a dollar a pack but I'm not complaining!

[@edefyinggravity]

What a blessing!

[@bloodybonescomic]

Do you seriously have space to plant all those or do you just hoard?

[@paularobinson2352]

@@bloodybonescomic I seriously have the space. We doubled our growing area this year. We also donate a lot to the needy @ blessing boxes. I also made seed banks & handed those out to people that I knew that garden. We have freeze dried food to hand out to the needy when it gets worse, as well. Seeds may end up being the new currency. I can also use the seeds to grow food for my chickens too. Don't assume the worst of all people. In this case you would be wrong.

[@NWHomesteader1980]

I’m a bit older than the kids I work with and am pretty much the only one who does the work. They whine and complain and stare at their phones all shift. I told them we could easily eliminate 3 FTE and still have the same productivity. They rolled their eyes at me. My boss knows I’m the only one who works and I told her I don’t have any plans of being laid off and that’s why I work so hard. None of them think we’ll face layoffs. I know better.

[@deborahsettles825]

I work part time in retail. Our store often gives employees things that don’t sell. Last week it was vegetable seeds! Like an extra payday!❤️

[@Grassmonster3]

Because of this year's dry summer, there are predicted to be shortages of potatoes, onions and brassicas here in the UK. I don't have anywhere to grow vegetables nor do I have a huge amount of storage space for hundreds of canning jars so I've prioritized meat and poultry for canning and the dehydrator is running 24/7 with vegetables while they're available and affordable. There aren't many people here that can or dehydrate and 24 hour supermarkets have got people into the habit of buying two or three days worth of food on the way home from work. Newer houses are small and none have a separate pantry area or extensive cupboard space and so people don't keep a lot of food at home. I'm lucky in that I live alone and have a spare bedroom which is now my prep room but most don't have that spare space. It's going to get really rough.

[@lorrainemartin371]

Right with you I got 3 dehydrators going non stop toooooo.👍

[@kathiekesterson9635]

Dehydrating is such a smart way to preserve food. A great space saver for sure!! I have my dehydrator running all the time also. Not going to waste anything from the garden.

[@morningstarhomestead]

May I ask what kind of dehydrator you use? I have a small one that doesn't fit a whole lot and I am wondering if it is worth it investing in an Excalibur

[@joannc147]

Brilliant! You are working with a solid plan based on both your priority and your space. That’s a can-do attitude ….YOU are gonna be just fine, you lil survivor, you! ❤❤

[@jackieroberts6316]

Check out a You Tube channel called TEO Garden. He is fron SE Asia somewhere but does a lot of vertical growing with "trash" container. No talking just music. You can do it!

[@shannamiller8871]

Yes ma'am, I've been busy for a long while now. Just today, as I was picking peppers, one of my neighbors came over and asked me if I wasn't going to pick my okra. I told him that I was letting them go to seed to have next year. Be careful folks, people are watching you.

[@princessbabibear4794]

Geeze 👀 keep your gate shut

[@cheryldenkins1597]

He was hoping you'd say he could pick it

[@CrystalKat]

I learned something interesting for saving pumpkin seeds (tried and tested)! Thought I would share- Once you take the seeds out of the pumpkin, dry them on a paper towel, write what the name of the pumpkin on the corner of the towel, store them in a paper envelope for next year. You can tear off the paper towels and plant them! That’s it! Simple. Plant the seed and paper towel for a pumpkin!

[@alyssaheide7979]

This also works for tomatoes! I planted some this past spring and it worked great!

[@princessbabibear4794]

KOOL THANKS!!! 😎🙏🎃

[@anitaboutwell1358]

Awesome idea! Thanks so much! I've got some drying now that I'll do that with. Tomato seeds are sooo tiny. This idea is perfect for them.

[@pamelafeury5894]

Always dry wet seeds out on a paper towel.

[@evegreenification]

Thanks. I was prepping squash pie and squash soup tonight and had dumped all the seeds in the pig bucket when I saw Patara's thumbnail. Now my seeds are sitting on the countertop to be tidied, and along you come with a great suggestion. Feeling very lucky tonight.

[@GardeningWarrior]

i grow potatoes inside and outside of my 800 square foot apartment with a small balcony on a 3rd floor apartment with 3 special needs kids..I am teaching my children how to grow grow grow, save, preserve budget..everything I can do to make sure they can provide for themselves. Thank you for all you do!

[@michellebarnhill5130]

Patera, I believe that you are correct. There are actors slinking around trying to make things worse. I have prepped this year, extra seeds, fruit bushes, and canned stuff. I cannot afford canning jars, but trying to get precanned stuff. Doing my best, cause we rent, and my hubby and I cannot work a regular job due to health. I can see, and I'm gonna whip things up to sell. Hubby and daughter still sneering about a Great Depression, but I'm doing what I can to prep. Your a blessing to me!

[@michellebarnhill5130]

@@badgermamaw1870 Thank you for your blessing. May you do well despite the coming upheavals!

[@turnapage7417]

I have been using sturdy boxes to 'house' canned veggies...potatoes, carrots, beans, or whatever will fit under the bed

[@CompleteCreationsLLC]

Michelle I am preparing the same way and even if we are not canning and just buying it we are still preparing and planting and planning and that’s what matters 💜

[@michellebarnhill5130]

@@justinerogers1353 I'll have to try it. I got a pressure cooker already.

[@carolhinman8431]

@@michellebarnhill5130 you need a pressure canner, not a cooker

[@cecepsweet]

Please know that older seeds can still germinate. I planted 12 year old collard greens and they came up well. So to me there is no such thing as seed that is too old. Germination rates may be lower but lower is better than nothing

[@franchescawetter8423]

I bought one of those survival seed packs back in 2008, just threw it away this year and as soon as it was gone I thought... why didn't I at least try to sprout any of that?!

[@nicomyth]

Some seeds (carrots) lose viability faster but it is always worth a try to sprout them. If they don't germinate you throw them out, which you would have done anyway.

[@cecepsweet]

@@nicomyth it really depends on how they were stored etc. I’ve had old seed germinate and if you regrow tops of carrots you can get seed that way

[@bloodybonescomic]

I have a pint jar full of Georgia collard seeds. Every year they grow. Don't know how long they'll last.

[@BigSkirtMcGirt]

I bought some small, ugly cantaloupes from a farmer’s market that smelled amazing. They were delicious! I saved every seed. Some are planted now and growing nicely!!

[@rcx7093]

Same here I wasn't for sure if they were coming up so I planted more seeds. Oh goodness I have a lot.of cantaloupe popping up. Have to find out when to harvest them. I planted them mid May.

[@joannc147]

@@rcx7093 ah, my recent question. I picked my first when it looked huge and gorgeous. NOT RIPE! When ripe, the cantaloupe should pull easily from the vine. Hmm. I just starting cutting them off the vine when the melons are fragrant. Seems to work!

[@rcx7093]

@@joannc147 thanks

[@mellowlou8900]

@How I Win the Lottery once thoroughly dried, store in little paper baggies, label and put in a little Rubbermaid tote in fridge. Keeping cool prolongs their shelf life.

[@sandrajohnson9926]

What variety was it, please?

[@audreylow7328]

In case nobody mentioned it, a lot of libraries are carrying "Seed Libraries". You can stock up on seeds for no cost at all.

[@Midwestmomvolunteer365]

Thank you for the reminder, I am going to the library Friday.

[@Nice-qi5cf]

Nice!

[@stacec3990]

Many of them will also provide free information from the orig seed provider on planting and/or serving suggestions. Great tip👍

[@michelletennyson8535]

Wow I’ve never heard of that but I’m gonna check it out. Thanks! 😊

[@janinecobb]

Yes my local library in Melbourne, Australia has one.

[@notyourf-inggarden2812]

Can't remember where I heard it but I heard this a couple weeks ago. So I bought around $50 worth of seeds I want for next year.... In not messing around when it comes to my garden!!!!! I find so much peace and joy in my garden and growing things! No one is gonna stop me!!!!!!!!!!

[@Recoveringred]

Gardening has changed my whole life for the better. Totally feel your joy!

[@texasrebel7754]

@@Recoveringred my garden is the only thing in my life going right right now.

[@Recoveringred]

@@texasrebel7754 im sorry to hear that but glad you have your garden. I pray you cultivate more of what you want in your life in every way, every season. 💚

[@texasrebel7754]

@@Recoveringred thank you!

[@grandroofing1604]

We invested a couple thousand in seeds. We started practicing growing this year also. We also live in the coldest place in our nation. We aren’t scared, we are prepared. 😂Glad to see you spreading the word. Thank you!

[@marykayfrederick]

Don't forget to save seeds from pollinator attractors, flowers of all kinds

[@smokymtnlady3856]

I just canned 16 qts of red potatoes this weekend! It was really a fun canning session! My 83 yr old mama cuts up the potatoes and I can them! We are a team! 😄 And yea I’ve heard this about seeds, so I’m saving and buying from a trusted source!

[@bitcoincountry8623]

I am going to can potatoes soon for the first time ever.

[@smokymtnlady3856]

@@kathymc234 She’s my best friend and canning partner! 😀 We’ve canned peaches, peach jam, spaghetti sauce and now potatoes! Next are collards, and apples, in the Fall!

[@denise-rw9yf]

My husband just bought me a wonderful 120 year old wood stove and oven, now I am going to learn how to cook all over again. I am blessed that my husband supports these changes for our family and others we share with. God Bless Store those seeds listen to Patara.

[@paulripley2090]

What a blessing for sure!

[@thinkbeyondthebooks5883]

This is on my wish list! I have even been buying books on hearth cooking! So excited for you!

[@ritaholcombe9905]

Wow! I just got to say, I'm more than little envious, but so happy for you!!

[@tinagoodman7256]

My family always said the meals cooked on our wood stove tasted sooo much better!

[@sandramaiden4707]

Wow, that's a man to spoil!

[@AspenGlow2027]

This may depend on where you live. I’m in NE Indiana. At the end of the season I bury one tomato, pepper, squash, etc. and mark it. They always come up the next year. Usually late like early to mid June. They are always the strongest and have the most produce. They always catch up and surpass any that I buy or start inside. Do I still save and buy seeds, start them indoors? Absolutely. Always have a backup plan in place. I also include seeds in my bug out bag. Someday I may have to leave home. I have a place to go. But in the event that falls thru and I’m on the road and hopefully survive, I want to settle down. I may just have the seeds to start over.

[@misst1586]

Great idea!

[@kathycrowl7937]

I am also from NE Indiana. This is a great idea!! I’m gonna give it a try as well. Thanks!!

[@laurenj.5312]

I'm going to try to bury whole veggies this year. I never heard of that.

[@chrisa6682]

Thanks for the tip. May I ask what zone you are in? I'm in 4b and this spring was the first time ever that I had volunteer bean and sunflower plants grow from last years garden. They were the first and hardiest plants to grow. We had one of the mildest winters last season but also one of the longest...as cold spring and frosts lasted forever. This fall I will bury whole veggies..thanks again.

[@AspenGlow2027]

@@chrisa6682 I am border line 5b and 6a. This year was just plain weird. Hoping next year we are more back to normal or I may have to start stocking up on seeds that like warmer weather.

[@dawnpetz9085]

I know that buying Avon isn’t a necessity but just wanted to put this out there. I’ve been selling Avon for 29 years & I’ve never seen the shortages on their core products like I’ve seen in the past couple of years. It started out with about ‘1 or 2 month’ waits but in July, Avons top seller, Skin So Soft (SSS), went in to BO & won’t be available until December. We’ve NEVER had that long of a wait, especially for a core item. It’s not just the SSS bath oil but almost all of that line, as well as some of their other very popular products. The most well known thing about the SSS bath oil is how effective it is against mosquitoes, flies, etc. for animals & people. Just thought I would throw this out there as an example of how hard it is on everything.

[@mmcnab802]

I'm on a 2 months back orderas of today for a particular lotion that I always order. My Avon lady still doesn't know when or if they will get it in anytime soon. So strange.

[@lwons1313]

I remember growing up that both my maternal and paternal grandparents had seeds saved and stored on the pantry shelves right next to all of their canned foods! My mom was from a family of 10 from Missouri and daddy from a family of 13 from Oklahoma. Both my grandma's saved the seeds from every type of vegetable or fruit they grew. I loved both of them dearly and learned so much from them! Even as a young girl I was in awe of their pantry. They also did the same with flower and herbs seeds. It was just what they did...not like it was a big deal or out of the ordinary. That was life then and here we are, doing what they did. So thankful for my being raised following the old ways.

[@maggiepennington5583]

I’m also from a large family from Missouri and I also had grandparents that lived in Oklahoma and my grandmother there had 14 kids! I’m glad l learnt from my mom how to can and save!

[@RebeccaAnneTruly]

The main reason I will not eat out is thoughts of how can the limited staff keep the kitchen, dishes and environment cleaned properly, cross contamination wise and deep cleaning wise…that’s the first thing that goes as they work so hard to keep up just cooking and taking orders…🤷🏻‍♀️

[@healthychick9450]

Yup. Especially as someone with food allergies. People already didn't take my soy allergy serious, just saying "trust me" when I ask for the ingredient list. Now I wouldn't trust that they use fresh ingredients let alone clean, soy free ones.

[@texastornado1195]

Thats a very valid point

[@ka-barsmom1456]

Absolutely!! Quit eating out after severe food poisoning a year ago (hospital cafeteria!!). Just not worth it! Plus, my husband prefers my cooking over any local restaurant. 💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@loriecarter3414]

@@ka-barsmom1456 just happened to me Saturday night after eating a chicken Caesar salad. Only one person working as the server and bartender. Never had time to wash her hands even between clearing tables.

[@jcs6206]

that's one of the reasons why we've just been doing deliveries from places that are known for it (like Pizza Hut & our local sandwich shop for example) - they know how to keep things clean, they've been delivering food for decades and they know how to deal with busy nights while still doing things the right/safe ways

[@anniekochera]

This is a weird grocery store story. I was in the discounted beef area of the meat shoppe of the store. I picked up a 'reduced price' packet of beef. Original sticker on there with the Reduced Price sticker slightly over it, but not covering the original price per pound or price. The Reduced Price was MORE than the Original Price, because in the days between the packaging of the beef and then the reduced price to get it out of the store raised so much in those few days, that it's reduction price, to the new beef prices, ended up costing more than the original pricing.

[@samhaines829]

What a beautiful river. I could live next to that and be happy. At this point I think I'm part owner of Baker Creek and several other companies. Every time I see a video like this I buy more. I'm an admitted seed hoarder at this point. My father warned me when I was young to always keep some seeds and I think I've done him proud.

[@MaeWisor]

How do you store your seeds so they keep? Curious how others are doing it.

[@dothehokeypokeyandgetbusy6359]

I live on a half acre plot. We planted corn for the first time. We enjoyed corn on the Cob, and I canned 18 pints of corn. This was a trial year for us. Learned a lot.

[@Rosethatwantstomove]

Every year is a learning year. Just don't stop learning

[@chomama1628]

Don’t stop planting and save some for seed.

[@jflu79]

Glad I listened 2 years back when people started talking about this issue. Seed saving, and picking up seeds when ever possible.

[@Mercedes65]

In general-how long do seeds last?

[@terryrose6208]

@@Mercedes65 I save my tomato seeds from year to year. Even store bought tomatoes have viable seeds. Just scrape them off when you slice them onto a paper towel and let them dry. Then fold the dried towel and store it in a Ziploc bag in a cool dry place. When you get ready to plant, just tear a seed or two off, start them in containers or in your garden after last frost.

[@mariaconforti8264]

Same here.

[@mio.giardino]

@@Mercedes65 Depends on the seed. Typically the smaller they are the less time they will last example: carrots lose about half their viability but you plant them and then thin them. Beans, I’ve sprouted some that were several years old. The trick is to store them in a cool dark place. If there’s a particular kind of seed that you’re looking to save, look it up and you’ll probably find a blog about it if you can’t get the book.

[@patriotwelder6521]

We all need to start becoming community minded! Many hands make light work!

[@MR..181]

Where i live "association" community is a method of rip off..

[@iamsportscards]

I just bought a deep freezer this weekend and told my wife we need to fill it up ASAP.

[@libertykim6438]

Here’s my seed tip. Go to the grocery store and buy winter squash. They have so many seeds. I bought a bunch of butternut squash. Winter squash stores very well. You can also buy carrots and other root vegetables and plant those and let them go to seed.

[@teslinjoe5938]

Buying seeds and seed saving is the one compulsion I've never felt a sense of regret over.

[@Mamaisawake]

I started a seed exchange group this summer to find community. Not just to trade seeds but to find friends who will be ready for everything coming. I’ve traded seed for eggs already. It’s little now but may be really important later!

[@joannc147]

Great idea!

[@bossmanlastking5740]

That’s awesome 🤙

[@joycebegnaud9645]

That’s smart, Thank you for sharing this ❤️

[@midwestribeye7820]

What area? Anything like that in Iowa?

[@countycalling]

Willing to trade any of those Egg seeds?

[@OkieDokiePinokie]

Hi Patara, This retired woman has wisdom beyond most people’s years. Many of our youth do not understand…. yet.

[@MissTippiLu]

I see lots of grey heads like me working (part time) at Kroger’s, Walmart and other places lately. I figured in another few months people will be begging for work.

[@rustyrestorer6009]

The youth better get in the game cause it will very soon be too late

[@JK-ux8xd]

I don’t think moving to the homestead is retired. She probably has to work now from daylight to dark thirty instead of a 8-5 job. But I do agree that she is a wise woman and everyone should be listening. She is telling it like it is. The youth in our country have been dumbed down and it is probably too late for most of them. Prep on

[@iansmith4557]

@@JK-ux8xd She was referring to the retiree at the beginning of the show who went back work and was making herself the star employee.

[@JK-ux8xd]

@@iansmith4557 ok, thanks for the correction

[@bonlilsam]

Rather than buying a lot of my seeds from companies (and hoping they don't somehow get killed in the mail like 99% of my seeds this year), I am going to the local farmers market, asking for heirloom strains that they are selling, and seed save from those! They are varieties that I know will grow in my area, I trust the farmers I have been seeing at the market for 15+ years, and it's a lot cheaper since I am going to eat the food portion after removing the seeds whenever possible. My egg lady is going to give me blackberry and raspberry canes. It's not perfect, but it's a start and I'm more confident that I will get viable seeds this way than trusting the postal service. I bought Seed to Seed months ago and WOW!! is it just chock full of great information!

[@muddyshoesgardener]

So many of my seeds didn’t take

[@carriebeard-R.I.T.S]

So many of my ordered seeds did not germinate very well. Older seeds sprouted like normal

[@homesteadwannabee4253]

Lol! Should have read through some comments before I commented. Basically said the same. (Great minds think alike) Blessings ~

[@winnie8592]

Omg yes I bought a ton of seeds from a place in NC, I won’t name them here (STS) and not one dam thing germinated! Not a one!

[@DebbyeCannon]

Great idea.

[@lori929]

I also work at a grocery store, and I am trying to work any position I can, I just passed my liquor test so that I can pick up shifts in the liquor department, as well as the gas station. This is my 2nd job and I plan to keep it for as long as I can.

[@sondrad1839]

I love what you said about only getting one pumpkin. Save the seeds and there is potential for more. I need to remember that when I get discouraged when I don’t get a good harvest because I can save those seeds!

[@leeoregan9766]

My grandad said to me 45 years ago when i was a little kid, sitting on the front steps, cutting up an apple ' You can count the seeds in an apple, but you can't count the apples in a seed'.... i've never forgotten it, nor stopped growing and seed saving since.

[@Rosethatwantstomove]

My green beans wad horrible in producing this yr & couple weeks ago they are finally producing so those beans will be all saved. No cukes at all. Peppers are 3yrs old & still producing- I bring them in every fall & replant outside after the last frost. My onions really produced, tatters on the other hand I put grass clippings on them too soon. I pulled all up & whatever tatters there was got replanted. Tomato & sweet potato Groundhog ate. I'm looking forward for roasted ground hog when I catch that booger.

[@crispusattucks4007]

“Seed to Seed” is a great book I recommend everyone find a copy if they can

[@crispusattucks4007]

Ah 😂 I posted this comment before watching the full video. Patara recommends the book at the mid point

[@juliepoppe6294]

Seed saving books are always great to buy

[@beckyg8028]

There are several of them on EBay.

[@christawarrington3795]

The author passed away this past summer

[@kristenm7380]

Southernprepper1 does a great series called "boots on the ground" where people from around the US and world report shortages they've encountered. Thanks for the heads up, Patara!

[@margarethammond7881]

I would like that . Everyone is asleep around me so I have. No one to talk prepping with . It makes it better if you have a buddy to exchange iideas with . That is why I love Patara’s blog so much .

[@nikkorain680]

@@margarethammond7881 It's great report each day. He is on a family vacay right now but still manages to update.

[@crazyrabbitlady7884]

I love Dave. He's given me great advice on generators /well issues. VERY NICE MAN!

[@Al-qs3xl]

Yes Dave has excellent videos, I would encourage everyone to watch Southernprepper1

[@karensnyder1280]

We are going to have to work as a community like the Amish. We all have gifts and we need to pool those gifts. If we are going to get through this it’s going to take us all. And your inspiration is a big part of this. We are drawing off your knowledge. Thank you for being a Part of our journey.

[@dianadavis7651]

I live in northern indiana, in a farm community, fields have corn, beans, and potatoes. Unfortunately those potatoes are grown for McDonalds. But on the bright side for me, one huge field is next to my propery and they only harvest the size they want. The rest are sprayed and turned under a couple days after harvest. Well yes mam, I will be out there gathering as many as I can get to can. Cha ching!!

[@northernlassie2755]

Glad someone is talking about seeds. Seed saving is one of the most important skills. Also good for bartering....

[@kathiekesterson9635]

Yes!!

[@livenletlive7537]

Yes. Seeds! I buy extra every year and have done so even more this year and last year. Just in case. I am glad I did. I bought seeds, 4 packs for a dollar. A bunch of common seeds, all for bartering if need be. We never know what will happen. Better to have extra.

[@ashleykilpatrick5554]

The "flash drought" or whatever we are calling it,,, totally stunted my okra at about 2 ft tall. The produced about 3 pods a week ,,, Sooooo, I took all but one pod from each plant & let that pod get huge & currently on plant drying. I figure the seeds from those few pods "should" be some extremely drought Resistant plants next year 😊👍 Sooooo,, no Okra this year BUT,,,, VERY PROUD & HOPEFUL that this "failure" is GOD's Blessing for a Great Prep ❤️🙏❤️

[@sharlonbarnes8977]

Check out how to make okra seed coffee. No caffeine though. We may not be able to get coffee if this insanity continues. Made some the other day and I was pleasantly surprised at the taste. Takes 2-3 pods worth of seeds roasted and ground per cup though. Yaupon tea has caffeine so more experiments will be upcoming.

[@stephanieann1859]

I am just outside of Nashville and we have numerous restaurants in a mess here. Wrong food, employees unable to count change back. Even when the register tells them how much to give back, they cannot count the change. It is truly frightening.

[@healthychick9450]

If they can't count the change, what confidence do we have that they will cook and handle the food correctly?!

[@princessbabibear4794]

Some of these restaurants are super hot! like they're not using the air conditioner much if at all. That also leaves concerns of food spoilage, especially if they leave it at room temperature. I think it's probably best to eat at home or somewhere like Chick-fil-A is still popping.

[@robbryan2822]

Yes, frightening and sad. I encounter the same

[@bonessam9618]

I just encountered the lack of being able to count change back from a young guy at Arby's. I was pretty dumbfounded. Scary indeed!

[@jsmythib]

Just a small note on seed savings. Target multiple years worth. I saved almost my complete harvest of beans last year because I loved them so much I wanted to 10x my crop this year...Well- This year I lost 100% of my crop because of inexperience ..and marauding bunny rabbits. I have just enough to try again next year. Save LOTS of seeds! Multiple years worth! Put up better fence! Preaching to the choir. Best wishes :)

[@mikejones3155]

You know you can always make rabbit stew .!!

[@jsmythib]

@@mikejones3155 The irony of the bunny and the deer standing in the middle of my food supply is priceless :)

[@wingmom2019]

@@mikejones3155 don't want to eat the rabbits here this time of year, they got Wobbles. Have what seems like hundreds running around the yard now but I know come hunting season I won't see a one🙄

[@MR..181]

Yum yum..? Rabbit stew..depression era???

[@magsstewart5488]

I was just in my pantry thinking, “I need a Patara video for inspiration.” Thank you 🙏

[@grumpy1311]

Thank you for the motivation! We are eating carrots 🥕, beets, cukes, zukes, onions, garlic, tomatoes 🍅 , potatoes 🥔 all from our garden! Days are getting shorter already folks

[@barbaramcbride9722]

And that one pumpkin is most likely the very one that has acclimated to your garden and will have the best chance of producing next year.

[@teem9010]

i am happy to hear that retired lady is trying hard to be a great employee. maybe things will be diff later but now, i see employees act about anyway they want to, rude, late, unhelpful, acting bored, talking to other employees. cust service is NOT a priority anymore like when i was younger. and i am saying they dont get fired and managers look the other way and there are not consequences.

[@lelleithmurray235]

Patera,i don't trust myself to can anything ~I'm afraid I'd poison myself! But I do have some cans set aside because I live in a hurricane prone state. What i had great difficulty this year is finding canned foods for my pets! Folks don't forget your four legged babies!🐾

[@GrungeGirl314]

Our local Farm & Fleet had 2 bins full of seed they were giving away for free. You best believe I dug through those bins and grabbed everything I needed and then some for those who will need them.

[@singingstars5006]

Wow!!! That's cool!

[@terrygordon8713]

Wow

[@tinakoziol1690]

Noticed yesterday that ALDI prices are going up! Eggs $3.09 and caned items up .40! Prep like crazy folks!!

[@jayc6159]

I was at Aldi’s today the eggs were $2.33 a dozen. I’ve noticed that the Aldi’s 40 miles down the road in the big city is a lot higher. We live in a small rural area and our Aldi’s is cheaper, I think they vary their prices based on the local market.

[@bonessam9618]

1 dozen of eggs at Walmart where I live is over $3.

[@seriousprepper9506]

Also make sure to save heirloom seeds so they come back true to what you want.

[@Daffodils2Daisies]

I bought a squash last year at the farmers market, saved all the seeds. I planted 10 this year and currently have 5 coming up in my yard, all in containers and I have about 20 seeds still in an envelope 😅 definitely going to start stocking up on seeds

[@dirtfloormotors]

I have been planting beans from the grocery store for several years, the dry kind in bags, don't open a can and try and plant them LOL. Anyway they grow fine to get shell beans. They may even be fresher than from a seed store these days. They are a lot cheaper for sure. If you have never seen Great Northern Beans for sale in a seed catalog it is because we call them green beans and the store uses a different name for the dry version of green bean seed.

[@1eyedowl78]

We are growing purple potatoes! With 4 times the antioxidants, these spuds pack a powerful punch! 😋 Anthocyanin is a pigment that creates the purple color in the potatoes and also acts as an antioxidant.

[@delloltmans1319]

We recently traveled across country to check on my MIL. Nearly every restaurant we were in a server apologized for their low staff and long waits. And of interest to us was of the dozen motels where we stayed on the trip we only once saw more than 5 cars in the parking lot. That included the town totally dependent on tourist dollars. We have been there a dozen times and never ever seen vacancy signs on the motels, but all had vacancies. It was so strange. Undoubtedly much of that was due to gas prices. But you have to know the hotel owners and hotel staff are being severely impacted in their pocket books. And that has impact on the economy of the towns.

[@joannc147]

😢

[@johnbannister501]

One question.....WHERE HAVE ALL THE STAFF GONE TO?? It's the same in Canada. Are the staff still getting paid to stay at home and play video games ?? Some restaurants are majorly modifying their hours ac ordinary to their staff situation.

[@jenniferdorsey4374]

You are giving great advice Patara! I hope everyone is paying attention, and making a plan, and putting that plan into ACTION! I work at a big grocery store in Oregon. Shortages on tomatillos? Can't get them, its weird also tomatoes on the vine we get cut on our produce orders all the time, its quite regular now: same with white or yellow onions. avocado's, iceberg lettuce. I pray for everyone and our nation, we need Jesus in our life. Heaven Help us. making more raised beds to grow a fall garden now. God Bless y'all

[@lindaseikkula2296]

So do I. They've been working up to this depression for the last 15 years. Same thing that happened before the 1930 crash.

[@timtimtimmay4654]

I told my (now) boss that my desire upon being hired would be to be made as valuable a resource as they could to prevent any future layoffs. That was January 2020, and now I am very thankful he listened and obliged my request. I reiterated my stance during my last evaluation.

[@greenclawbear4043]

I found tons of seeds at a Dollar General two days ago. They were already cheap but now they were half price! Get um while they last!

[@Legend0222]

I had a critter take a bite out of a couple of tomatoes which I left on the ground, I dont mind sharing some with wildlife, but after watching this video I went back and got the seeds out....I cant eat it but I can take the seeds, I then put the flesh back out so the critters can eat the rest if they want. 😊 Thank you for this

[@tonileigh8660]

When I bought seeds for this year, I bought double what I would need. Now, some companies are having sales on the seeds packed for this year. MIgardener just had a sale this past weekend for half off and free shipping on orders over $12. They will have grab bags later to clear out this year's supply that is left. Every time I go to a store that has seeds, I buy several packs. Plus I've been saving seeds from my garden for several years.

[@RiceaRoni354]

I tried to order from him but most were out of stock

[@tonileigh8660]

@@RiceaRoni354 they went quick when he announced the sale. He will either have one more sale again or have the grab bags.

[@MargaretPritchett]

You can also use your local "organic stores" as a seed supply. Seed that you use for sprouting, you can also plant.

[@angelamehrer4179]

I've been picking up seeds where and when I can. From many different suppliers. All organic, non GMO or heritage. I bought box with separators in it plus a regular one for the oddball seeds. I'll keep doing this as long as I can. I look at it as silver or gold.

[@jeffhawk1318]

Seeds are very important

[@rodleyeriffe9149]

Amen, if people are starving, they will not give up food or seeds for any amount of gold or silver. I started prepping in 2017. I've slowed down on food and started buying barter items: example, liquor (I'm not a drinker, but owned a bar). Think things that are not necessary but some people need: lots of instant coffee (fresh won't last long).

[@DanielSanchez-yi5yl]

Thanks for the great idea, I'm going to save my canning jar boxes for seed saving!

[@ahtemmathehun3506]

I'm stuck container gardening this year. I'm using every plant as a seed plant. I was very intentional about what I planted this year and I'm pushing the frost dates just so I can have the seed. Even gathering daisy seeds this year. It's nice to hear I'm not the only one paying attention to this.

[@cedarrockcabin3633]

Every little bit helps. I know my garden cannot sustain us, but it'll supplement.

[@theahalme]

This one Patera is for my mom. She waitresses many years and she knows every little thing to look for when deciding a tip, and does. We used to count her quarters. I Love you Mom!! 😎👍✝️💜🙏🌎🕊️🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷her favorite flower🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@nosheeple2751]

😊♥️🙏

[@brendasmith6755]

We had so many volunteer tomatoes this year and they are producing!! Thank you Lord!! Unexpected extras!!

[@Psalm.146]

Over here in Illinois, even the orange big box store is out of seeds. I wasn't surprised about Wally World, but when a home and garden store is out of even flower seeds, something is definitely up.

[@billybradyjr6008]

The Orange big box store throws them in the dumpster. They don’t send them back to the vendor. Get to know someone in the gardening dept. to let you know when they plan to dispose of them. Also when they mark down the fertilizer in the fall. I paid $1 a bag last year!! But you’ve got to quick.

[@laurenholladay]

I just ordered the book Seed to Seed. Thanks so much dear one.

[@seatoncinema]

I have been stocking up on seeds knowing seeds =food

[@gourdsbyjm]

Recently had to go to Memphis area for family health issues. My husband and I went out to eat at a famous restaurant. Food was great and the service was great. I like to tip people and I sometimes tip those that normally don’t get tipped because if they are working hard they deserve it. I tipped the young lady who was clearing tables and she was grateful but also said I made her day because it had been a rough day. She was told she was working to hard and doing other people’s jobs. Now I don’t know what that meant exactly but somehow that just doesn’t seem right.

[@lisaclark361]

Jana, thank you. I'm a hostess and can tell that it's people like you that make a hard busy day worth while😊

[@RayF6126]

There is front end staff to seat you. Waitstaff to pick up your order and serve you. Then busboys to do dishes. The server might have been crossing between jobs without communicating.

[@FlyingMonkeysCR]

@@RayF6126 that's not true in all establishments. I work at a locally owned place and we all work as a team, and share tips (with the servers getting the largest cut). We have no bus boy (technically called bussers), we have servers, managers, bartenders, a host, back waiter (expo, some might can them food runners but it's more than that) and the kitchen staff. It's more likely that chains will have a busser and more specific roles, even a dedicated takeout person.

[@FlyingMonkeysCR]

@@RayF6126 and to clarify, front end/front of house includes bartenders, hosts, servers, bussers, back waiters and typically a manager. Back of house is cooks, prep and dishwasher.

[@RayF6126]

@@FlyingMonkeysCR I've only worked in large chains because I like only being prep or dishes. I'm not the biggest team player but like quiet steady work.

[@deborahstrickland9845]

I spoke to a fast food restaurant manager a couple of weeks ago. She said their new hires only stay a few days and then no show. So for them the hiring problem is real. I’m definitely trying to save seeds again this year more than ever. Thanks so much the reminder Patara.❤️👏

[@littleredhen2894]

Could you please tell me if you are saving seeds from fruit that may have been cross pollinated? (as in yellow squash/butternut/zucchini). This is my first year and I thought I could just save whatever seeds I got and they'd be fine, but, I've since read differently? I planted everything next to each other because I honestly didn't think it mattered, or that it would even grow.

[@carolstacey4955]

They then go apply for unemployment. Sad

[@joyful_tanya]

@@carolstacey4955 not in my state. You have to be employed for at least 2 business quarters or 6 months in order to qualify.

[@mitchroe8952]

@@carolstacey4955 The employees tell the manager who is terminating them for being chronically late or absent, "I'll just go across the street and get another job." Managers are worn out from working double shifts with no days off. It is a nightmare in the food service industry.

[@littleredhen2894]

@@carolstacey4955 In my state (Connecticut), we must prove we are actively searching for work in order to collect. I was laid off temporarily and had to show I had a definite return to work date if I applied for benefits.

[@thesmiths629]

I'm thinking of planting a large patch of beets and rutabagas in an effort to offset my chicken and goat feeds this winter. 🤔 then next spring rotate that area into sweet potatoes and peanuts.

[@WeekendSkillsLab]

I've noticed shrinkflation in restaurants too. Menu prices are higher and portions are smaller.

[@lindagreene6437]

Oh Yes... ) ; So Sad....

[@debracollins4756]

In Texas too ! Packaged food the same. Smaller portions and higher cost.

[@billybradyjr6008]

I never leave a restaurant feeling I got what I paid for. That’s why I don’t eat out anymore.

[@jameshathaway8051]

I feel the price of gas went up into the mid to high 4+ dollar mark was a set up. Take it up high then bring down a little makes most think that things are getting better. I have planted 4 rows of potatoes and one row of Kentucky Wonder beans.

[@botanicalbecca8443]

My husband and I have been saving seeds every year since 2010. We have a ton in our freezer and they have a great germination rate still. 🌿💗 We have a lot of medicinal herbs, berries, greens, flowers & veggies. Don't forget your medicinals, folks. ✊🏼

[@aw2589]

I did not know you could put just any seed in the freezer

[@joycenagy3140]

@@aw2589 Seeds just think it's been winter.

[@lisapineywoods]

@@aw2589 yes! I store all of my seeds in the freezer. 10 year old butter beans, 98% germination.

[@patti-ann5850]

@@lisapineywoods Is the refrigerator cold enough to store seeds?

[@botanicalbecca8443]

@@aw2589 for sure! Some seeds even require cold stratification (mostly perennials) so it's a safe spot to ensure they don't get too hot/damp.

[@crickettjd]

Patera, I am so glad you're bringing up the seed saving again. For those who live in an apartment and don't have the room or land to plant pay close attention to the seed packets. I was noticing this year many of the seed packets have it right on the front if they can be grown in a container, some you will find that information on the back of the packets. Grab them up, anything is better than nothing.

[@bookgal]

Vertical gardening is perfect for small spaces too. 🍓🧅🥒🥬🥦🧄

[@TLCInTheGarden]

Even if they don't say they can be grown in a container it is still worth a try. For the most part a 5 gallon grow bag or bucket works great. I have been growing on my balcony since 2014 in various containers. I have grown tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, sweet potatoes, chard, collards, lettuce, bush beans, cherry tomatoes, herbs, squash and more on the balcony depending on the year.

[@BJ-kp3rp]

For some reason nothing is doing well in my grow bags. My normal garden bed got contaminated with grazon they are now spraying the fields with so it was in soil we bought. I had to do containers this year and nothing doing well. Squash and zucchini growth are stunted and tomatoes are not producing. Not sure why. I put them in the only strip of sun I have in my yard so could be they aren't getting enough sun but it's been so hot that they would burn up otherwise.

[@Mama2Many82]

I just told my husband last weekend that it was jarring to go to several places and see few to NO seeds for sale! I knew something was up! I’m grateful I have what I do.

[@ladywhipple]

Hi Patara, I found you about month ago. I went to my local Ace. They still had a ton of seeds. I bought them just about out. Got a great supply for growing and bartering. Thank you for the updates. I’m a little behind the preparations. I have a bunch of unused garden space. I’m going to utilize all that space next year. I have to fortify the garden do to bears and deer. That stinker of a bear has tried to get all my goods out of a freezer in my hubby’s shop. It’s now pad locked and strapped to the building😂 I appreciate all of your wisdom. I love your frankness as well. Maranatha

[@ladywhipple]

@@lilydot5390 no!! They were full price. The most expensive seed was 2.49 and that was for corn. Everything else was 1.89

[@jesusislord7488]

Blue Hubbard squash…huge (can easily get 60 - 80 lbs of squash per plant) and stores extremely well.

[@Nice-qi5cf]

Thank You💛

[@yooperTee2012]

Hubbard squash was my grandma's favorite!

[@jesusislord7488]

@@yooperTee2012 ❤️

[@annetterose8948]

My brother and I tried to go to Red Robin last week. We were told the wait time was an hour! No others waiting in the lobby and empty tables. We left and went to our awesome locally run Chinese buffet, which was great.

[@FlyingMonkeysCR]

That's when you know it's best to dine at anyplace but a chain.

[@RiceaRoni354]

I feel so sorry for small restaurants, they are dealing with impossible conditions. One day, probably soon, eating a scratch made meal at a small restaurant will be a memory

[@FloridaGirl-]

Was just saying that last night. It’s sad. 😢 They HAVE TO BE extremely worried. 🙏 Even though I don’t go eat out often. i believe you are right!

[@agnesyoung2917]

So many small long time family restaurants in my area have closed in the last six months. It’s so sad.

[@marilyngodfrey868]

We enjoy Mexican Food. So for our anniversary my hubby suggested that we eat inside. Prior to this summer heat we would go thru the drive thru and go home and enjoy...what we noticed was the price increase. But we went again...about a week ago and the price continues to climb.

[@FloridaGirl-]

@@marilyngodfrey868 I know I feel SO SORRY for any fast food or resturant owners . They can’t absorb the climbing prices. And are also having shortage problems. I believe many will fold. I am sure the are extremely worried. Can you imagine owning a resturant or franchise at this time? 🙏

[@mrs.m.w]

I am so happy that I stumbled across your page because I have very quickly began a pantry for our family. It's me and my husband and a roommate and unfortunately I can't get the roommate on board so I'm having to prep for 3. I'm about to get a dehydrator so I can start dehydrating things. And I would say I comfortably probably have 2 solid months worth of food for all of us. It has been such a blessing to see your videos and calmly take action.. Thank you for what you do. Thank you to all the other people that share what they are seeing so that we can be more prepared.

[@reneenewfrock9131]

I would not be prepping for 3 if the 3rd wheel isn't helping than the 3rd wheel gets sidelined. It's time to harden yourself. People have had plenty of notice that hard times are coming.

[@saoirse_flies]

I'd be concerned about that roommate. People who don't think preparing is necessary, will be the first to compromise your security once they see how necessary it really is.

[@mrs.m.w]

@@saoirse_flies I totally get that. He knows we are not sharing. This guy is not at all a threat.

[@Georgiamoore2009]

Raise his rent!

[@tommielourogers4327]

Keep doing what you are doing because this will probably last for a year or more.

[@andreaatkinson7243]

So ironic. I felt nudged and just placed an order with Baker Creek this morning. I’ve never done that this time of year. That and seed saving from my current crops!

[@agnesyoung2917]

I’m doing the same.

[@saltyshieldmaiden]

Yup! I’ve been stock piling seeds for about 2 years now. I still haven’t gotten the hang of seed saving from all of what I grow (got some mold issues) but I keep trying and I keep buying heirloom seeds every chance I get!

[@joshuamoore1322]

I just started saving seeds. If you dry seeds enough to dry the surface. Then vacuum seal them in bags or jars they should be fine. And last long too .

[@saltyshieldmaiden]

@@joshuamoore1322 oh awesome thank you for the tip!

[@kw25627]

As an experiment, I bought several varieties of store bought dried beans and popcorn. I put a sample of each between two paper towels and dampened them. They all sprouted. If planted, they may or may not produce because I did not take it that far, but they will at least produce sprouts.

[@Nice-qi5cf]

I resorted to try freezed dried strawberries. It sprouted!

[@covahsmusicvault8953]

Mine are producing. Some of my long distance friends say these are sprouting & many seeds from companies are NOT. That bit of knowledge helped me realize we're all having letdowns with name brand companies. Best of luck, ~ Covah

[@singingstars5006]

I am successfully growing kidney beans this year from grocery store kidney beans. The peas in my garden are organic peas from the health food store. I have been saving melon seeds this year. We don't live in an area for melons without a greenhouse, but one never knows. I sprout them out of the melon to see if they at least sprout and the germination rate has been excellent. I'm trying peppers too. Again, not the area for peppers, but maybe I can barter them.

[@kw25627]

@@covahsmusicvault8953 Glad to hear they are growing. Comforting to know!

[@jenbear8652]

I follow some gardeners who use grocery store dried beans & peas to plant as cover crops

[@bensherman8976]

The intro message is spot on. You have to have that kinda attitude or you ain't going to make it....

[@leeoregan9766]

Accessing specific seeds that are open pollinated heritage seeds- especially medicinal, have been hit and miss here in Australia. I keep plugging away and when i find them, i buy 3 packs. One is none, two is one... 😉

[@gizelacooke6184]

Try eBay I bought my seeds from eBay. The medicinal seeds All rare herbs is a website that I use check it out it's a Queensland business.

[@yesican2012]

Not only how to grow food, but how to supplement with wild food foraging.

[@Kick_Rocks]

We've been dehydrating vegetables for the last couple of weeks. We will be dehydrating as much food as we can in the fall/ winter. It heats up the house as well. Thanks for the heads up on seeds. I've been stockpiling them off an on for a couple of years now. I keep them in the freezer. God bless you!

[@princessbabibear4794]

Don't forget to save up things like avocado oil and coconut oil and olive oil because these dehydrated or freeze-dried things lack essential fat

[@lorilu3781]

Is that the best spot to keep them in freezer ?I have some but glad I'm hearing this

[@goldengryphon]

@@lorilu3781 It depends on the seed. Check references and make sure before you freeze them.

[@bitcoincountry8623]

What do you find are the most worthwhile foods to dehydrate and what brand dehydrator do you like to use?

[@lindas9806]

Seeds can sometimes (because some stores don’t take EBT) be bought with EBT because USDA considers them food. Do a search for Burpee Seeds, in the description it will tell you if it’s an EBT qualified seed packet. Also, seeds that are left at end of season are discounted because it’s considered food with an expiration date.

[@wvnanaskitchenandgarden]

I went to one of our local Kroger this morning and the little can of Campbell’s chicken noodle soup was $1.89!!!!! Sticker shock definitely. Needless to say it stayed on the shelf. A lot of empty shelves and low stock. MIgardner are already sold out on a lot of their seeds. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@kimfarm8389]

In missouri its up tp 2... for soup..

[@busymom7936]

have you tried baker creek seeds? it's free shipping and they include free seeds with orders. I've had great success with their seeds plus their heirloom so you can seed save.

[@wvnanaskitchenandgarden]

@@busymom7936 no I have not. I will definitely look into this one. Thank you 😊

[@jeepstergal4043]

@@busymom7936 I've had better luck with Victory Seed. Higher germination rates, true to label, healthier plants, lower prices, more seeds per packet

[@busymom7936]

@@jeepstergal4043 I've never heard of them but I'll definitely check them out 👍

[@mawmawshomesteadpreparedness]

I was going to plant 2 extra plants of everything I planted and set them aside just for seeds. With the heat and drought in Texas, nothing grew. I am trying to plant now for a fall/winter garden. I am cleaning off both porches just for my plants this winter and the porches will be covered.

[@cindyjohnson5242]

Me too!😔 South Central Texas here

[@mawmawshomesteadpreparedness]

I am in the hill country.

[@terri646]

I work in the restaurant business and it's a hot mess. Between items not delivered because vendors can't get all items and there's no substitution and just plain food shortages...

[@pamclark6686]

Working on it! I have to admit, I'm somewhat afraid of when people cant get food, that I will be robbed. I know, arm myself, be ready, etc. But I live alone on the outskirts of town and my only fear is being overrun and not being able to save all my hard work. Please pray for those who, do plan and are targets. Blessings

[@dianaschoen4485]

You ever here of Smith & Wesson....?

[@marypeterson3512]

Hide it.

[@alishabellavia1541]

Get to know your surroundings..

[@Sofie-9]

OMG I didn't even think of that. How stressful

[@marycook9607]

Calf grew up beautifully. I've already told my daughter's about saving seeds they really like. I reminded them about having seeds to trade with. They are saving their plant seeds too!

[@robynboughton7521]

I recently stumbled onto a local seed distributor in my area. All seed packets $1 so I got a big order coming of all my seed I need for next spring qnd fall season garden. And probably then some lol. ... bought a photo box to store my packets. I'm always preparing even if it's small.... this is my first year doing a garden to this scale. Previous garden was 8 years ago and kept it to 4 things. Lol