The warm sultry days of
August are upon us. The days are getting a little shorter – which gives some
reprieve from the heat. The efforts of spring planting are now realized as we
fill our tables with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers or even another squash
dish! If we are wise we are putting some in jars for the winter goodness of spaghetti
sauce, pickles, or the fresh taste of green beans. Each family has their own
favorites. What a blessing to be able to store up for a winter (or rainy) day.
The cherries and apricots have come and gone, and peaches, apples and pears are
making their debut. What will you do with the opportunity before you to harvest
and prepare for the future? We never
know which harvest may be our last for a season. Let us use what the good Lord
has provided and find a way to get a little more prepared and provide for our
loved ones. There is no time like the present! Take advantage of it today!
Included in this month's newsletter:
Practicing Preparedness: Summertime Fun! The summer is not over yet. Use the time left to practice preparedness: Go camping, keep BBQ Fuel on hand, Use Kid Activities to make preparedness items, try new items on the BBQ, rotate water on plants, Road Trip restock, solar cooking, canning, clothes line useage, sleep under the stars.
Disaster Prep - what level are you? Criteria for a level 0 (every emergency is a disaster) to level 5 (can survive indefinitely)
In the Southern Utah Garden: Fall planting, weeds, apple spray, picking pears, scarab beetle, squash bugs, diseased tomato, corn harvest.
It's Freezing in August: Freezing produce tips, things to try and freezer useage tips.
Spiritual Preparedness: Quote from Henry B Eyring on preparing spiritually for the last days.
