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by Mad Scientist
Sat Aug 29, 2026 2:15 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: About growing lettuce 🥬😄
Replies: 3
Views: 587

Re: About growing lettuce 🥬😄

I’m going to dig out my wild foraging books and harvest wild leaves instead. Sod lettuce for a game of soldiers.
by Mad Scientist
Sun Aug 23, 2026 3:04 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Paulownia tree
Replies: 6
Views: 974

Re: Paulownia tree

Good going! I’m trying to grow more things with multiple purposes. That sounds like a really useful tree to have. Thank you for your knowledge.
by Mad Scientist
Fri Jul 03, 2026 11:06 am
Forum: Medical and Healthcare
Topic: My longest prep
Replies: 6
Views: 1614

Re: My longest prep

I was a first aider in my previous job for many years and I did courses before that.I can honestly say it’s one of the best things I’ve ever done. Even if you’re injured you can tell someone else what to do. A small package of folded mixed bandages/gauzes will cover most things and can be carried an...
by Mad Scientist
Wed Apr 29, 2026 11:16 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 13
Replies: 728
Views: 708851

Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 13

I need to fix my little plastic greenhouse, one leggings is snapped. My salad plants didn’t do well last year. Car serviced and a suspension strut replaced. Dentist booked and medical appointments for my brother. Pantry and fridge full. Batch of ginger beer on the go. House cleaned, laundry done. Ca...
by Mad Scientist
Thu Mar 12, 2026 12:25 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: MRE 'Backup'
Replies: 12
Views: 47738

Re: MRE 'Backup'

I’ve started growing carrot and parsnip tops for their leaves as salad. The parsnip leaves must be cooked but you can eat carrot leaves raw. Quite slow growing but you can grow them all year round on a windowsill so even if you have no garden it’s an easy way of generating fresh green food. I’ve sta...
by Mad Scientist
Thu Mar 12, 2026 11:54 am
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Aquatic plants for animal fodder
Replies: 2
Views: 27891

Re: Aquatic plants for animal fodder

Good going! Let us know how you get on!
by Mad Scientist
Sat Jan 31, 2026 10:15 pm
Forum: Medical and Healthcare
Topic: Ouch!
Replies: 8
Views: 56411

Re: Ouch!

Oooh! Heal up soon! My daughter has a wisdom tooth that’s growing horizontally in the gum and we suspect is giving her migraines. One more medical thing to take care of!
by Mad Scientist
Tue Dec 09, 2025 8:47 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Storm Bran
Replies: 14
Views: 46680

Re: Storm Bran

Sorry that happened Jenny! Lots of luck in replacing/repairing them. What a bummer.
by Mad Scientist
Thu Oct 23, 2025 1:22 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 12
Replies: 1201
Views: 1132533

Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 12

Her fell, how do you roast your sunflower heads? I’ve seen videos on YouTube but always viewed them with a big pinch of salt as I’ve not heard of it from a reliable source.
by Mad Scientist
Wed Aug 13, 2025 11:23 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 12
Replies: 1201
Views: 1132533

Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 12

GeeGee that’s a terrible thing to happen! Squeeze the life out of them! Lots of luck with everything, what a tough time for you all. Very well done for being so organised.