Thanks Chris. Been invited to a showing of the National Emergency Briefing film so it will be interesting to see that and report back- got afeeling it will be green transition and electrification again but even faster cos its an emergency.
Meanwhile, been reading very conflicting reports on the Iran “war”, as in the Iranians hold all the cards and haven’t used any of their advanced missiles as opposed to the ceasefire was just a ruse to allow the US to build up forces for the invasion of Kharg island and the unveiling of their microwave anti-drone defense.
And in the background various writers see the lack of diesel and fertiliser triggering a major collapse. And a predicted hot El Nino. All go, eh?
I started earthing up my early potstoes yesterday- At least that feels real!!
Yes, same with frost here but light. I usually put my earlies in about the equinox. I earth up pretty much continuously, not givng them a chance for the shoots to start making leaves. Keeping them earthed up seems to protect well against frosts.
Eventually I run out of soil and they burst out. Sometimes then have to use newspaper or bubble wrap if it looks like frost.
Works well for me- all the spuds form in the earth mounds so not much actual digging to harvest them.
We’ve known a lot of this for some time. Less growth and gradual decline in population would help. More community living and sharing resources. Especially critical for the elderly.
Great article, Chris. It's all pointing towards putting out bigger boy pants on and being responsible.
Dependency is just a control mechanism under the names of varying agendas that all result in control. All a byproduct of collectivism instead of collective consciousness.
"Increasing complexity=increasing cost=increasing fragility." So obvious and so easy to understand, or at least it should be.
Not even including data centres and the rise of AI (in terms of load)!
Great article as usual - high output for minimum input, like your way of life!
Thanks Chris. Been invited to a showing of the National Emergency Briefing film so it will be interesting to see that and report back- got afeeling it will be green transition and electrification again but even faster cos its an emergency.
Meanwhile, been reading very conflicting reports on the Iran “war”, as in the Iranians hold all the cards and haven’t used any of their advanced missiles as opposed to the ceasefire was just a ruse to allow the US to build up forces for the invasion of Kharg island and the unveiling of their microwave anti-drone defense.
And in the background various writers see the lack of diesel and fertiliser triggering a major collapse. And a predicted hot El Nino. All go, eh?
I started earthing up my early potstoes yesterday- At least that feels real!!
Scary.
wow that's early spuds! i only just planted mine! And we just had a heavy frost day before yesterday!
Yes, same with frost here but light. I usually put my earlies in about the equinox. I earth up pretty much continuously, not givng them a chance for the shoots to start making leaves. Keeping them earthed up seems to protect well against frosts.
Eventually I run out of soil and they burst out. Sometimes then have to use newspaper or bubble wrap if it looks like frost.
Works well for me- all the spuds form in the earth mounds so not much actual digging to harvest them.
yeah I just place mine on the ground and keep mulching, so no soil needed except underneath....
We’ve known a lot of this for some time. Less growth and gradual decline in population would help. More community living and sharing resources. Especially critical for the elderly.
Indeed Tricia. Your last point is increasingly relevent to me!
Great article, Chris. It's all pointing towards putting out bigger boy pants on and being responsible.
Dependency is just a control mechanism under the names of varying agendas that all result in control. All a byproduct of collectivism instead of collective consciousness.
So true.
So true, Chris. Have you read Chris Smaje? I wonder how to plan the alternative to Electrify Everything.
Thanks Jane. Some ideas coming up next.