The Gothic Homesteader

My friends and I have just recently finished watching a post-apocalyptic show, and it got me thinking.  Having lived through 2 tornadoes and three icy storms which knocked out power, I know the importance of being prepared for an emergency. So I have been asking myself, what would any one, not just a homesteader, but any good goth need to be prepared, in case of bad weather, earthquakes or other disasters? Preparedness Checklist: Candles  ( the 24-72 hour prayer candles work will and come in glass ) Oil lamps and oil Matches, Lighter, and Fire Strikers Glow Sticks Flash Lights and Backup Batteries Radio with Backup Batteries Weather Radio with Backup Batteries Sleeping bags Pillows Blankets ( Wool and Cotton - for winter and summer ) Sturdy Clothing ( Wool, Denim, Cotton: lighter color for summer - gray? ) Sturdy Work Boots ( No heels ) Walk shoes or Moccasins Food ( enough for at least 72 hours, preferably 1 month - my goal 6 months to 1 year ) Coffee and Tea ( e

Spring is almost here! Spring is almost here! Spring is almost here!  Yes, I am excited for spring.  I am glad to be shaking off the heavy wools, and pulling out the lighter grays and blacks.  It also means it is time to start getting the new bat houses placed, figuring out which potatoes to grow this year at my mother-in-laws's, figuring out what kinda pots and stands I need to have a deck garden, and keep on researching more black, purple, gray, and dark blue seeds.   Thus far, in veggies and fruits alone, I have found over 60 plants which fall into this classification    Of those most are heirloom, and many are native to North America.  In fact, most of the dark corns are from Native American seed stock, and are drought hearty   Such an amazing journey!  Keep checking the Facebook page GothicHomesteading for more info... ~ Morria