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“ARE YOUR VEGETABLES TOO BIG?”

By

Charles L. Evans

Update July 2010:

We have had a cool spring here and a lot of our seed rotted in the ground.  Our beds are now doing well about two months late.  It looks like the intensive beds will again out perform the conventional garden about 3 to 4 times.

Not to be bragging but one of my son-in laws says that the only problem I have with a garden is that I can’t grow anything small. This was after we harvested about 1500 pounds of potatoes out of a bed about 4 feet wide and 75 feet long. He thought two pound potatoes were a bit much. Off to the side in another bed there were three pumpkins about 100 pounds each all on one plant. These did not receive any special care. A couple of years ago one 4 foot square bed of beets produce all that we could eat in the summer and about 30 quarts of canned beets.

You asked, “How can you grow so much in a small space?” I could give you the long answer that starts out—the science of gardening has come a long ways in the last few years…several discoveries have been made. But the real answer is that I am sit on your butt lazy. I don’t mind doing the work but I only want to do it once. The first year of my intensive beds is a lot of work, unless I can get into the area with my John Deere 755 compact tractor. (I call this gardening by John Deere.) The secret is in the construction of the bed.

We dig a hole about 4 feet wide and two three feet deep. This is filled about half way with any kind of carbon waste that you can find. I use weeds, cardboard, wood chips, old hay, sawdust or anything else that I can get for free. Next soil that came out off the hole is placed in a layer about 6 inches deep. The rest of the soil is mixed with hay, straw, compost or anything to make it porous and easy for root penetration. This lay can be mixed with manure, commercial fertilizer, sand, peat moss wood chips or most anything. The secret of this layer is to mix a lot of nutrient in. This is the layer where your plants will get their nutrients the first year. Make it rich.

These type of beds work best for started plants but you can direct seed into the bed if you create a fine grained surface in the top couple of inches. I plant stuff as close as I can based upon my experience. The “SQUARE FOOT GARDEN” has a lot of good information about this type of planting.

After any seed I have planted has a good start I pull the weeds and mulch the bed with about 3 inches of shredded mulch. The plants are close together and will shade most of the bed soon reducing weed growth. The mulch pretty well takes care of the rest of the weeds. There in about 500 words I have shown you how to create a lazy man’s garden.

The next year and every year there after things a easy. Clean up the beds in the spring and spread a couple of inches of compost on the bed. Rack or spade the compost into the top layer of the bed and you are ready to plant.

P.S. I’m not a purist as I have been know to use Round Up to control the grass and weeds around and between the bed. This method is a grow method not a look pretty method.

Charles L. (Bud) Evans is a retired health physicist, owner and operator of a small repair shop, former school teacher with more education than good sense. He is active in the alternate energy field and currently specializes in self reliance and internet marketing. His web site (http://pathtoselfsufficiency.com) is a treasury of information on becoming self reliant.

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I have this problem every so often, in fact more often than I care to admit. When you have your own business or a family this need for extra cash arises frequently.

The following seven formulas are a few of my methods to raise cash fairly fast.

Formula one:

My favorite method is to buy something, improve it and resell it at a substantial profit. This is a one time thing and it requires that you maintain a funds to buy things. My favorite thing to buy is an older VW car and fix it up and sell it. This requires a special skill. We all have special skills that we can market.

(Buy something) + (Fix it up) = Sell for a profit

There are way to apply this to digital products also. Buy the master resale rights to a product and make it better.

Formulas two:

Clean out the junk in your closet. We all have stuff that we don’t need anymore. Don’t throw it away, sell it. Our junk is someone else’s treasure. Use eBay, Craig’s List, local classified ads and other online classified services.

(Surplus item) +(ad) = Cash

SOME RULES TO FOLLOW WHEN YOU ARE SHORT OF CASH

1. Don’t borrow money short term. This means no credit card and pay day loans. This method will only make your situation worse.
2. Follow rule number one.

Formula three:

Market your special skills. Marketing your special skill requires that you identify a special skill. We all have them. A couple of mine are fixing mechanical things and the internet.

(Special Skill) + (Marketing Plan) = Cash

Your special skill can turn into a very profitable and satisfying source of income. Write a plan to make this happen.

Formula four:

Get a second job. This one I don’t like but it works for some folks.

(Second Job) – (personal and family time) = Cash

Formula five:

Do a crowd funding site. You are own your own on this one. Do your research and sign up for our list and tips at Fast Track for Cash and get more info.

(Crowd Funding Site) + (Promotion) = Cash

Formula six:

Develop a special service for a targeted group of customers. This requires some thought and marketing. A friend developed a shopping service for the elderly, the shut in’s, and busy people. This is now a major business.

(Special Service) + (Business Plan + Action) = Cash

Formula Seven:

Develop an internet business.

(Mini Site) x (Research + Promotion) = Cash

This is a great method but it must be approached with care. There are a lot of folks that want to sell you how to stuff for starting an internet business. (Me included.) See  Fast Track For Cash web site for more information.

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Global energy consumption and depletion of the world’s non-renewable energy sources dictate exploring and using alternative energy sources. Using alternative energy sources can be both beneficial and difficult. What are some pros and cons of alternative energy sources?

A major advantage of renewable energy is that it is renewable therefore it is sustainable and will not be depleted. Most renewable energy produces little or no waste products that may pollute or have harmful effects on the environment.

Countries using renewable energy sources are also showing some economic benefits many areas. Most of their projects are located away from the urban centers and capital cities. This has increased the use of local services as well as tourism.

Some disadvantages of using renewable energy sources are:
It is difficult to generate large quantities of electricity.
The reliability of the energy supply. (Those that rely on solar or wind).
It is more expensive to set up the equipment necessary for generating the energy.

Some advantages and disadvantages of various alternate energy sources:

• Solar energy- the sun is a great source of energy since it is free and is efficient. It is possible to maximize the energy given by the sun to replace traditional electricity. But there are limitations, like areas at high latitude and places with frequent overcast skies are places not capable of producing efficient solar energy.

• Wind energy- wind is also an efficient electricity source. It is possible that wind energy can replace up to 20 percent of the total electric consumption in the future. It is also an environment friendly source of energy because there are no harmful gases produced in the process of converting the energy. Location is an important factor in using wind energy, high latitudes and coast lines are good places to set up windmills. A relatively large land area is also needed to put up sufficient number of windmills.

• Hydroelectric and tidal energy- both of these energy sources come from water. Hydroelectric energy it is mainly produced by dams. Tidal energy, on the other hand, uses the natural tides of the ocean. Production of energy from water is a clean way to produce energy. There are several disadvantages:

• Putting up river dams as sources of hydroelectric energy is very expensive, while tidal energy source depends much on the ocean. Since oceans tends to unpredictable there are only 9 places worldwide that are suitable for this kind of energy source. And tidal energy power plants are also said to provide negative effects on the migratory birds and the fishes.

• Power dam are thought to disrupt the natural cycle of fish reproduction.

• Biomass- biomass consists of fermented animal waste, agricultural crops, grains and other natural products. It can be used to produce an alcohol and also replace gasoline needs. It maximizes waste materials as an alternative energy source. A drawback, it that it still produces greenhouse gas however it is neutral because as much carbon dioxide as is produced by burning is removed from the air to produce the biomass.

Renewable alternative energy sources pose some disadvantages,the unfavorable effects are relatively small when compared to conventional fossil fuels. The hunt for a cost-efficient and environmental friendly alternative energy source does not stop on the latest discovery. Nuclear energy should not be ruled out either as it can be very safe and produce more fuel than it uses.

BIO Charles (Bud) Evans http://pathtoselfsufficiency.com/blog/ is a alternate energy advocate and marketer of energy related products. He is a retired health physicist from the Hanford Nuclear Reservation and currently runs a small repair shop Rattlesnake Mountain Enterprises

ARE SOLAR AND WIND POWER GOOD?

To truly understand the benefits of alternate energy (generally considered to be solar and wind power) we must look to the benefits and the costs. There are lots of folks willing to sell you a turn key solar panel system. These same folks will sell you a wind generator for when the wind does not blow. What do you do when the wind doesn’t blow and the sun doesn’t shine? That’s easy get your power from the PUD.

We have raise two very important questions that must be answered before we even look to purchasing a cheap solar panel energy system or wind power generators. This is where a lot of people fail. They don’t determine if their site has sufficient sunlight to support a solar panel system or is there enough low and medium velocity wind to generate their power. Many people don’t realize that high wind velocities don’t make good generating winds. These two questions must be answered first.

• Do you have adequate wind for a wind generator?

• Does your site receive adequate sunlight for solar panels?

Green Solar Energy can provide your electricity for your home or your business. If it will not provide all of your energy needs it certainly will help. Any energy that you generate from solar power is a help. Remember that wind generated power is also a form of solar power.

What do I need to do to decide if Solar Power is right for me?

• What is my pay back period?

• Do I have adequate wind or sunlight?

• Will I install my own cheap solar power system?

• Do I want to build my own DIY solar panels?

• Do I want a homemade solar panel system?

• Do I want a wind power generation system too?

Here are some links to alternate power system instructions.

Green Do It Yourself Energy

Earth for Energy

Home Made Energy

We have talked of using solar and wind power on a commercial scale.  It has been implement and it works with one bad draw back.  When the wind does not blow or the sun does not shine you ain’t got no power–period.  Then you start up the fossil fuel generators for back-up.  Is there a better way?

There is a better way.  We have stated before that Nuclear Power is the back up needed for solar and wind power.  Many people have an objection to Nuclear Power due to a couple of disasters and the media and oil company hype about how bad it is.  Bad press has made our energy costs several times more expensive than it needs to be.

Did you know the the mission statement for the Fast Flux Test Facility on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation was “Power to cheap to meter.” This project produced more fuel than it used and was the closest thing to perpetual motion that I have ever seen.  I have been through that project before and after it was shut down.  It was an American Tragedy when that facility was shut down.

We now have another chance at inexpensive safe nuclear power. A recent development at the Los Alomos National Laboratory has made cheap safe nuclear power again an option.  These “Nuclear Batteries” could be use in conjunction with wind and solar power to provide an environmentally friendly energy source for this country.  We have the fuel source, the technology and will to do this.  We need to recognize the opportunity.  Check out this link for more information.

THE AMERICAN STIMULUS PACKAGE

Become a revolutionary.  Take up the Flag and be proud.

As a organized populous we can change things send Congress a Message.

Bud

When you buy a riding lawn mower or a walk behind mower consider these things.

• Pick a mower that is suited to your area to be mowed.
• Shop around for advise, ask what things about each mower will make it good for your yard.
• Check the over all quality of the mower.  Is it sturdy?  Are the guards well mounted?  Can bearings and belts be replaced fairly easily?  Are the parts proprietary to the manufacture?  A good example of this is one of the Toro Mowers has a belt that is only available from Toro and is quite expensive.
• Is the oil easy to change?  This should be done on the manufactures recommendation but at least every season depending upon how much the mower is use.
• Don’t buy the first mower that you look at.
• Some times it pays to pay a little more and buy name brand if it meets your needs.
• Look into the warranty–read what it really offers you.
• Does your wife like it?

If you buy a quality riding lawn mower or walk behind mower it should last you many years.  Mine is 9 years old and starts the first pull.  These suggestions should help you select and maintain a quality machine.

For more maintenance tips visit: http://autorepairandparts.com

Bud

DON’T MESS WITH OTHER PEOPLE’S MONEY

By Charles L. (Bud) Evans

You must be 100 percent accountable in all money matters. If you owe someone, they must be paid. If you write a check, it is the same as cash. How do I do this?

The financial system is designed to separate young people from their freedom as rapidly as possible. This is accomplished by getting them in debt up to their eyeballs. People deep in debt have a constant fear of losing their JOB. Debtors cannot see the big picture nor do they dare to be free thinkers. If they question the system or “rock the boat” their job might be lost.

The world will always be a place of extremes (Right or Wrong that is the way that it is). There will always be those that feel that they have a right to profit from the misery of others. Most may not recognize these tendencies as enslavement but the results are the same. The mad desire to have control and power over others has not changed since the beginning of time. The current method of enslavement and control is the economic system. It is no longer necessary to exercise physical control. The ability to control the emotions and the mind with financial pressure is now real.

Buy now and pay later allows the control of the people. Why should you wait for something until you can afford it. The truth of the matter is that if you can’t afford to pay cash, you can not afford to buy.. My personal opinion is that the only thing that you should go into debt for is a house. THE RICHEST MAN IN BABYLON states that you only rent your house until you have paid for it in full. This is a truth however by making payments on a house you generally will gain something of value that will have value remaining after it is paid off.

The debt system can be made to work to your advantage by strong self-discipline and by paying cash. Many times when you pay cash for major purchases you can get a better price. Don’t be deceived by the argument that you can buy for a low interest rate and keep, your cash. In the end you pay more. It is obvious that if you were to put the same amount in savings each month that is use to make the monthly payment you will be far ahead at the end of the payoff period. Two things happen when you pay cash and put the amount of the payment in saving. You save the interest you would pay on the contract and you make the interest on the saving. If the interest on the purchase is 6% (this may be the advertised rate) and your savings account pays you 5% then you are making 11 %. Even if you subtract the two you are still saving 1%. For example:

You purchase a washing machine for $500 at 6% interest for three years. Your payments on the declining balance system are $15.21 per month. Your total cost is 547.59. However if you pay cash and put $15.21 in saving each month your have in three years $547.59 in saving plus the interest earned is $40.87. You total saving at the end of three years is 588.46 and you have the new washer. In reality you have made about $50.00 for paying cash. You ask “What about inflation?” If the inflation rate high is the interest you pay won’t be 6 percent. The real interest rate will be more like 20 percent which is approximately what you pay if you buy with a credit card

I can’t pay cash. I don’t have any money. Maxine and I had been married for 25 years we bought our first new washing machine a few years ago and paid cash. The others, were all used (three I think). I believe that one of the used ones was better than the new one. We bought our first new dryer this year and I know the old one was better and used less electricity. My point is with a little shopping about you can find good used items. Then put the money for the payments in a saving account.

An excellent example is the way a friend finances his cars. His Father gave him a car in high school and asked that his son put the amount of the car payment in the bank each month. He has done this faithfully all his life. His wife drives a Jaguar Cabriolet and he drives a new Jeep’ Grand Cherokee. His Automobile savings account is still healthy and well

This beats the debt system and the system of economic slavery. You are in the drivers seat not your creditors.

Checking accounts are a trap for today’s lower income folks. When you are making just enough money to get by a small mistake in your checking account can cause bankruptcy. I know of one instance where a 50 cent error in a checking account cascaded to over $500.00 for one young man. He had over draft protection tied to his savings account. The bank charged him 18.50 for each overdraft item that came in as a result of the 50 cent error and each of the returned checks which the bank sent back anyway cost him $25.00. The grand total of charges was over $500.00

Can I avoid all of this pain and discomfort? The answer is yes. The method to put your self on a cash basis is simple. There are four basic things that you must do. (At this point I will give you the perspective of a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints).

1. Pay your tithing of 10 percent.

2. Pay your self 10 percent.

3. Track all of your expenses and income.

4. Review monthly your expenditures and income.

The information and insight of these four actions will allow you to devise a plan to get out of debt or to say out of debt. Look over your expenditure to see what can be eliminated. Use this money to pay off your bills. Take the bill with the smallest balance and pay the money that you saved through tracking your expenses as an additional payment. When this bill is paid off take that money plus what you are saving by being aware of your expenses and pay off the next smallest bill. Continue to do this until you are debt free. This seems like a simple process and it is but it is not easy. This simple plan requires a great deal of self-discipline.

The first words out of you mouth were “I can’t afford to pay 10 percent tithing.” The second thought that you had after reading those four actions is, “If I could save money I wouldn’t be in debt.”

You can follow this plan. I had a friend that I showed this plan who made a substantial income each year nearly $100,000 a year. He was broke and is the perfect example that being broke is an action that is not related to how much money you earn. His tracking of expenses showed that he was spending $83.00 per week for espresso coffee. My friend decided to switch to water. He saved $332.00 per month. This paid a good chunk of this tithing. Then he decided to quit smoking as this was another $50.00 a week expense. He found another $200.00 per month from his cigarette bill. The drink after work with the “boys” was costing him another $400.00 per month.

This man saved himself $932.00 each month by just cleaning up his life. Guess what else happened, he told his insurance agent what he was doing. His car insurance went down over $100 per month after he had established his new life style. He decided to cheat a little at this point. His take home pay was only about 60,000 per year. He reasoned that he needed to save $6000 dollars per year. He had saved enough to pay 10 percent tithing and a portion of this saving by cleaning up his life style. As my friend reviewed his other family expenses he and his wife found another $4000.00 per year that could be saved. They applied the plan and at the end of four years had money in a savings account and no credit card debt. (They also did not buy new cars each year).

It this story a myth or a plot of a creative imagination. No it is not, these kinds of experiences are in all our lives. If you will apply the simple four step plan you will get out of debt. It is clear that each of us can become financially independent.

After tracking all of your income or expenses for about a month look over the expenses and see which one are necessary and those that are not needed. Decide what you are going to do to cut those expenses. Develop a spending plan. You must first provide the basic need of life for your family, a place to live, food in the cupboard and heat in the winter with clothes to wear. Each family must determine its basic needs (kids, this does not include a cell phone, a computer in every room and all the cool clothes).

As you proceed in financial planning the family net worth should be calculated. This is a simple process, just add up all that you own and subtract all that you owe. Not really as simple as it sounds but you get the idea. After you have calculated your net worth you have a figure that can be tracked. Each month the family net worth should be figured and the progress noted to the family.

In summary managing your finances is simple but not necessarily easy. It takes discipline to track your income and expenses and to stick to your spending plan. You can do it!!