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Survival gardening is gardening that takes on a new sense of urgency and purpose. You might grow potatoes instead of petunias.

When you garden for survival, you’re making a statement–a declaration of independence–concerning our food supply.

Below is a 10 minute mini-documentary about how the Dervaes have turned their California home into an urban survival garden.

What they’ve done isn’t an overnight sensation. And don’t we all wish we had Southern California weather?

They had to overcome doubts and fears early on, and they took action, one step at a time. The end result is well worth it.

We all know how pesky flies are, indoors and out. They’re bacteria carriers and aren’t welcome anywhere. Lehman’s has fly swatters, traps, and sticky ribbons, but they also have a novelty item called the Fly Shooter that’s both useful and fun. It’s one of the most popular items in their retail store.

The Fly Shooter is a spring loaded plastic gun that shoots a swatter like a dart. Reviewers say they’re so much fun, you’d better buy more than one. It’s cheap entertainment that keeps people occupied for hours at a time. And if you’re good enough, you’ll actually kill some flies.

So why not buy several Fly Shooters to keep in your survival and camping supplies? Click on the Lehman’s logo below and type the number 13940 in the search box. That takes you directly to the page with the Fly Shooter where you can order it.

Killing flies with a Fly Shooter can make you smile, but when it comes to survival, keeping disease-ridden bugs at bay is nothing to laugh about. So if you’re not into target practice on small moving objects, check out everything else Lehman’s has for dealing with pesky flies, mosquitoes and other troublesome insects. Go to their Natural Goods section, then click on Gardening and Pest Control.

Then again, doesn’t “Champion Fly Killer for Area Three” have a nice ring to it?

Air conditioning is assumed to be part of everyday life, so we take it for granted. But what if we’re forced by circumstances to do without it altogether one day?

We were without a working air conditioner for about 12 days last summer during a heat spell, and it sure makes a person think and act differently.

Since much of the nation is forecast to experience a summer time heat wave this week, it’s timely that Lehman’s Country Life blog features a post on staying cool. The tips are for those who want to cut down on air conditioning to save electricity, or for those without air conditioning.

I’ll summarize a few key points below and add a comment or two of my own.

When outdoors, stay in the shade. Yes, that’s obvious, but it really does make a difference.

If your house isn’t shaded, consider planting a tree or some shading vines. Plant more houseplants indoors.

In your house, shade windows that get sunshine during late morning on into evening. Close blinds or drapes if you’re going to be gone.

Put light colored covers over furniture. Put down lighter colored throw rugs. You’ll at least perceive that it’s cooler.

Don’t open your refrigerator door any more than necessary and don’t leave it open.

Unplug the TV and computer, or turn off the power strip they may be on.

Use fluorescent lights rather than incandescent lights. If you can’t do that, at least don’t leave on incandescent bulbs any more than you have to.

Don’t cook indoors. Consider grilling out or using a solar oven.

Use a fan before turning on the air conditioner. Doing so at least circulates the air.

If there’s no electricity at all, it’s still possible to circulate the air with a battery powered or solar powered fan.

Of course, there’s the old fashioned method of using a hand fan. Any semi-sturdy piece of paper will do. I remember the hand fans at church years ago that advertised the local funeral home.

You’re no doubt familiar with other basic rules, such as wear light colored clothing and stay hydrated.

Running cool water over hands and feet is another way to cool off. A reader suggested a wrist ice pack as well. Amazon.com has plenty, like the one pictured in the image below. Click on it to order it or search for others.

This is by no means a conclusive list of tips for staying cool, so feel free to leave a comment below with your own suggestions.

To read the post on Lehman’s Country Life blog, click on the Lehman’s ad banner below. Then click on Country Life Blog on the sidebar. Look for the post entitled “Stay Cool…Simply,” by Pat Veretto. It was posted on July 15th, 2010. If it’s not on the main blog page when you read this, type key words Stay Cool in the search box.

One of the recent guests on Coast to Coast AM who discussed the Gulf oil disaster urged residents of Gulf states to purchase personal Wein air purifiers. His recommendation stems from the awful brew of benzene and other gases coming off the massive amounts of oil coming from the Gulf. Reportedly many people are getting sick from the air they’ve been breathing.

I confess I hadn’t heard of Wein air purifiers before, but I’ve since learned they’ve been featured on major media outlets, such as Dateline NBC, Oprah, CBS evening News, CNN and the Today Show. You may have seen them mentioned there or in major newspapers and magazines, such as “Good HouseKeeping,” “Wall Street Journal,” and “USA Today.”

As a result, I’ve chosen the Wein Clear Shell Personal Air Supply Wearable Air Purifier 150MM as this week’s DestinySurvival Amazon Pick of the Week. It’s the smallest and most powerful wearable air purifier.

It propels cleaner fresher air right where you breathe. It’s a small ozone generator that kills viruses, bacteria, and nasty odors by canceling out chemicals in the air and rendering them harmless to you.

Whether you’re outdoors, in your car, on a bus or airplane, shopping or anywhere else among the general public, you’ll have confidence that the air you’re breathing is safe. This Wein wearable air purifier is beneficial if you have allergies or if you’re concerned about picking up colds or flu.

To buy your Wein Clear Shell Personal Air Supply Wearable Air Purifier 150MM, click on the Amazon.com image below, and you’ll be taken right to the page where it’s featured. You’ll get a great price, too, so it’s a good time to order an extra one or two for family members.

Why take chances with the air you breathe? When you’re in places where air is bad, you need a Wein personal wearable air purifier. Why not get one today?

Elderberries are amazingly versatile. You can make pie, jam, tea or wine from them. Anybody remember Elton John singing the praises of elderberry wine in the ‘70’s?

Elderberries have medicinal value as well. You can get them from the wild or put some in your edible landscape.

Below is an excerpt of a primer on the versatile elderberry from the July/August 2010 issue of “Backwoods Home Magazine.”

The following article comes courtesy of The 7 Store Emergency Preparedness Newsletter, issued June 27, 2010, and is reposted here with permission.

If you need recipes, buy a copy of Cooking With Home Storage. It has over 550 gourmet tasting dehydrated food recipes. You’ll find it in the Books category at The 7 Store, plus a number of other useful books on cooking stored food.

If you’re looking for a case with a variety of beans and grains, The 7 Store has a good one for you. Case #4 includes 6 #10 cans of pinto beans, split peas, kidney beans, hard red wheat, and 6 and 9 grain rolled cereal mixes. Click on the logo below for AreYouPrepared.com to go to The 7 Store’s site. Then click on Food Storage, Variety Cases, and scroll down to Case #4. Click on its image to go to the page with a description and to start the order process.

Don’t let another day in our uncertain world go by. Let The 7 Store help you make food storage practical in your survival kitchen today.