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Re: Will it work for survival?

Hi Bernie,

Welcome to the list, you're on the right track for survival methods.
I agree with a lot of the other responses to your post around the
chaotic concern, however, it poses an interesting challenge, aside
from the programmers scurrying to fix the problem!
Any time we begin taking our lives and survival into our own hands,
questions come up. You're on the right trail for the answers.
At the risk of sounding too woo-woo, I get *hits* that it's important
to begin a water gathering process. The more sustainable we are as
individuals, the less likley we are to need someone else to rely on.
Where is it you're building community at?
I know many people who are interested in sharing community at an
organic permaculture and spiritual level.

Melissa in Eugene, where it is overcast, chilly and there is a breeze
blowing up under my desk so my toes, legs and butt are freezing.
If you're someplace warm...a pox on you.


> 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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