Weather the Storm

[Blue Bird]

I found another interesting emergency helper. When fertilizer is expensive or hard to come by... Everyone has a perfect liquid fertilizer extract for free, almost sterile and perfect for plants, self-produced.

[searchinmyroots]

Funny you mentioned fertilizer.

I just heard someone say the Norwegian government is holding back fertilizer and their store shelves are getting empty. Not sure of the accuracy of the story, but I wouldn't put it past any government in today's times.

We really have to learn how to fend for ourselves as much as we can.

It may not be 100% necessary at the present time, but it sure is good to be prepared!

[Blue Bird]

Wow, if that's true... withholding fertilizer is like withholding food. Some things have become weapons these days.

I also think it's good to learn new skills and live with nature again. Maybe it can help alleviate a deficiency if needed.

It satisfies me to rediscover the cycles of nature and to use them like our ancestors.

[searchinmyroots]

Correction - I think it is the Netherlands.

Of course the news media isn't really reporting any of it but I'm sure you might be able to find something on Rumble or other off beat platforms.

[Blue Bird]

Yes poor Netherlands. Thousands of Dutch farmers protest against emissions targets that threaten their very existence. It's pretty chaotic there.

[Chavak]

A solar generator is a great idea! Can the electricity be taken directly from the battery generator and is it strong enough for the fridge? What does the thing look like and is it available internationally?

Blue Bird,

There are many brands out there but the one I purchased is Bluetti. I'm pretty sure they ship internationally and yes you just plug whatever you want into it (within the limits of course).

As far as powering your fridge, it all depends on the wattage of it. The label inside should list it. That would be the peak wattage when the compressor is running which would not be all the time.

So if you have a fridge that draws 250 watts and you have a 2000 W battery generator, the fridge would stay on for about 8 hours. Probably longer as it wouldn't be pulling the full 250 watts all the time.

Then you have to find a way to recharge your battery generator, either with electricity (which you still may not have), solar (which can be hooked up while the generator is working so you'll get more hours of run time. But you have to have sun for that!), or even your cr can charge it (but that usually takes a long time).

Here is the website of you want to see more - https://www.bluettipower.com/

I have the AC200P (2 actually).

Wow, I have never heard of such a thing. My power goes out frequently in the winter, which of course is the time there is no sun to generate solar power. I have a gas generator but I try to only use it when I have to since it's a heavy thing to drag around. And noisy.....during the winter I hear the sound of them echoing all through the hills as the people on neighboring properties fire theirs up.

[Blue Bird]

Here's a way to preserve vegetables without using any energy. Only when it gets too cold do you need a box or something similar to warm the stuff up a bit. All you need is water and salt. I also add sugar and herbs.

My first attempts last year failed because I didn't fully submerge the vegetables and parts floated to the surface. And it was already too cold and the bubbling didn't work. This year I made about 10 large jars. If you eat it, you can drink the water or apply it to irritated skin as a probiotic, for example.


Amazon: The Art of Fermentation

[searchinmyroots]

Thanks for the lesson on fermenting Blue Bird!

I might try it for myself.

If not, maybe you can share some of your "fermentation"!!

Trial and error is what it sometimes takes to get things right.

 

[Blue Bird]

You're very welcome. Fermenting is really fun. I started with sliced carrots and they produced a lot of fizz like a bottle of sparkling water when you shake it. Then I took from that water and put it in every new bottle as a starter. I like the idea that before Russian farmers had electricity, they stored it under their houses for the winter that way.

[searchinmyroots]

Yes, there were many ways to preserve food before the advent of electricity!