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Re: Will it work for survival?

What a quack.  Where's the off topic police when ya need em?  I wouldn't
trust this loose bean to program my toilet... Someone send him some
Plantain and Dandelion seeds.


On Fri, 3 Oct 1997, Bernie Sayers wrote:

> Hello SQFTRs...
>
> I've been reading this list for about 4 months. I'm fascinated. Thanks!
>
> I started reading because I'm studying possible "survival" farming methods
> for feeding people in a commune-like situation. I'm a computer consultant
> concerned about the financial and social chaos which I expect to take place
> world-wide because of the Year 2000 computer problem. I'm considering the
> possibility of electrical power outages as well as other occurances related
> to the computer problem. The various ripple effects from the problem could
> seriously effect the production and distribution of food during and
> following the chaos.
>
> It isn't my intent to get on a soapbox to promote a doom 'n' gloom situation
> for the year 2000. I relate the above to explain my reasons for an interest
> in SQ FT gardening. I want to ask folks who have been following and using
> SQFT methods if they think the methods are workable during a potential
> chaotic situation where a lack of electricity [for water pumps etc.] and
> transportation [for seeds and chemicals] and seed production [non hybrid]
> could be a problem.
>
> The FAQ states: "It does require that your soil be in tip top condition -
> lots of organic material in it and a strong desire to keep adding organic
> material."
> Can anyone commment on the 'cons' of SQFT in the situation I describe in
> light of the organic material requirement? Meaning: are your gardens
> self-sufficiant or is it necessary to purchase the required organic materials?
>
> Another section of the FAQ makes SQFT appealing because of the water
> needs...or water shortage...during a no electricity situation.
>
> The FAQ says: "Square foot gardening requires that you keep an eye on the
> water needs of each block. Close planting tends to deplete water very
> quickly. On the plus side, watering the garden is a snap because of the
> small amount of space involved."
>
> In light of my 'doomsday' scenario, can anyone comment or make suggestions
> regarding SQFT for suppling food stock during such a chaotic situation? SQFT
> seems perfect but I've never done it...that will begin during the Spring of
> 1998.
>
> Finally, is anyone doing SQ FT farming using non-hybrid, open-pollenated
> seed stock, as would be required without a supply of standard hybrids?
> Please comment on the use of non-hybrids in this SQ FT environment.
>
> As I said, I'm not proselytising doom and gloom; I am explaining my intended
> application of SQ FT principles. It's a bizarre situation which I thought
> needs to be explained so I can get full answers to my questions.
>
> Any suggestions or comments not appropriate for this list are welcomed
> directly to me at: sayers@cyberenet.net.
>
> I'm open to discuss Year 2000 and will gladly supply URLs for the Year 2000
> problem to anyone interested. I'm not selling anything! I'm just trying to
> see if SQ FT gardening will work to get my family and friends through some
> lean times ahead.
>
> Any comments are welcome!
>
> Thanks...
>
> Bernie Sayers///
>
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