Associated articles and DIY at www.nowyoutry.com It’s all the rage to talk about sustainable, green living, but how realistic is it? Luke and Mike discuss how to integrate green living principles without having to build a hippie commune, or go live in a cabin in the mountains. We also answer a listener question about finding a place to hunt in Texas. Check out this episode!
Episode 2 – Be Better
Associated articles at www.nowyoutry.com Is being healthy a responsibility? Luke and Mike talk about fitness and healthy habits, and how all of it fits into a philosophy of being self-sufficient and sustainable. Beyond just the idea, Mike lays out some specifics for what’s important to having a “sustainable body” and being fit enough to attack your goals, whatever they may be. Check out this episode!
The Generalist Hunter: Suburban Squirrel
Here in Texas, there are a few species for which we can enjoy no seasons and no bag limits, generally speaking. Squirrel is one of those animals. Where I live in Central Texas, the Eastern Fox Squirrel runs the show. The largest of all the tree squirrel species, each animal offers a surprising amount of game meat for such a small critter. The ideal way, and probably the way most …
Episode 1 – Summer Food Sourcing
Recipes and DIY info at www.nowyoutry.com Summer comes with challenges for the self-sufficient provider and chef. Gardening slows down, and most part of North America are between major hunting seasons. Luke pulls out some of his favorite canning recipes, and tries to keep Mike’s attention while talking about food safety for canning. The fellas also discuss how to stretch out the game meat still in the freezer from last fall/winter, …
5 Summer Canning Resources
You’ve spent all spring either building your garden from scratch, or maybe this isn’t your first rodeo and you have instead been turning over dirt, fertilizing and tending new seedlings. Either way, by this point in the summer you are probably seeing some yield. If this is your first time harvesting the fruits of your labor, then be prepared for the catch-22 that every backyard gardener eventually runs into. Your …
DIY Herb Dryer
What You Came For: Supplies 10 ft. of 1×3 or 1×4 Pine Board 8 Corner Braces w/ Screws Window Screen (I used metal, there are other materials available) Gorilla Tape Tools Staple Gun & Staples (5/16″ depth is plenty) 1-1/2″ Drill Bit for Boring Wood Cordless Drill Show of hands: How many of you start growing an herb garden with the best of intentions, but end up never really harvesting …