This is an overview of the different hydroponic methods, we are going to attempt to move through these systems in increasing complexity, the basic overview will help you focus your decision making if you want to go with hydroponics.  Products mentioned in the Podcast will be linked on my website Le Mélancolique Phénix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/harry-w-felker/support

In this Meditation we are Discussing bringing your seeds to sprout via soil and hydroponic methodologies, and soil options. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/harry-w-felker/support

This one is a bit Sermon like, and for that I apologize, however this needs to be said. Today we talk about: What is a Revolution and Revolutionary Action Exploring Community and how it plays a role Critique of Current Events Expectations No Excuses Breaking Your Chains Perpetuity in Revolution Winning the day leads to Winning the war As always Resources will be found on Le Mélancolique Phénix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/harry-w-felker/support

As we are progressing through the material in this Meditation Focus I am really looking for feedback in how we would like this to materialize, in a systematic fashion based on growing system or going across all growing systems at once. Of course system specific topics will be a different matter all together, but topics that cover the broad spectrum of systems could be grouped together! Be Sure to go to Le Mélancolique Phénix to view links for further information! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/harry-w-felker/support

As we proceed on our journey to food security, I felt that talking about different systems and how we can integrate them is putting the cart before the horse, planning should come first, and so here we are. In this meditation we are talking about growing plans and strategies for meeting your personal nutrition goals. In the fashion of this production I will lay out the what, why and how of a Growing Plan, and discuss options and my opinions in regard to them. I conclude the meditation with Planting Strategy, the concept of strategizing and prioritizing what to grow to more efficiently meet survival and community goals in regard to food production. Remember to visit Harryfelker.wordpress.com For a rundown of relevant links, diagrams, and more information relevant to the podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/harry-w-felker/support

In this Episode we are going over the general theme of the next few weeks (months) of content, Agriculture. Growing your own food is literally the potential easiest first steps into a sustainable life. Control over your food chain separates you from the pack instantly, you can provide for one of the most basic needs to human survival.  In this Episode: Discus Agriculture in General Dive into Particular Types and Methodology Which Agriculture Options are Right for You Also, I am experimenting with dropping the intro/outro segments and putting the regular housekeeping into the first segment itself. Let me know what you think! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/harry-w-felker/support

In this Meditation we talk about the next logical step in our composting journey, you have everything ready to go, now what do you do from here? Time and Timing of Composting Composting as a Time Investment and a Planning Strategy Fate of the Compost: Long Term Storage, Immediate Use, Trade Item Processing Finished Compost Particulars of Green, Brown, and Other Matter Nitrogen V Carbon Levels Micro Nutrient Materials The Never Group In Depth on Compost Tea Myth Busting A Brief How to Make Guide Applications Guide As always this Podcast is supported by a Blog Post Here  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/harry-w-felker/support

Of course composting is a DIY project in and of itself, but this talk is about building up your system from the ground up, be sure to check https://HarryFelker.Wordpress.com for schematics and pointers about these system solutions. In this Podcast we talk about: The Heap System Bin Composting System Tumbler Composting System Vermicomposting System --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/harry-w-felker/support

Companion Write up with Links and Diagram can be found here at Le Mélancolique Phénix In this episode we talk about hot v cold composting,  what they are the pros and cons of each system, including the Hybrid "Warm" Method.  Optimal set up and locations We also discuss retail types of systems you can use Tumbler systems Vermicomposting Standard Bins Small (indoor) Options --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/harry-w-felker/support

Meditations : Composting In this episode we are laying the groundwork for developing and maintaining a healthy composting cycle. This discussion will be continuing over the next few weeks before changing topics.  What we covered in this Meditation: What is Composting Terminology: Green and Black Matter What to do with Urine and Meat The Composting Cycle and You. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/harry-w-felker/support