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SantanaWoods
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# Posted: 22 Jan 2016 20:50 - Edited by: SantanaWoods
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Howdy folks
I was reading in the news today that a homesteading family has decided not to do any food shopping for 3 months. (why a homesteading family is reporting that to news is beyond me!).
So here is my question:
supposing that there were no stores or market and you had to survive 3 months on the wild. What are the edible plants, roots, etc. in your area?
Everything from replacements for tea and coffee up to potatoes and rice and fruits.
Thanks a bunch in advance
To keep the ball rolling here is my own contribution:
1. Cattail roots and lower stem
2. dandelion tea - pine needle tea
3. oak acorn for coffee and flour
4. maple sap and syrup
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Salty Craig
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# Posted: 22 Jan 2016 21:41
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Deer, bear, turkey, watercress, rabbit, squirrel, blackberries, rattle snake. I don't know of substitutes. I could do that also, but I would stock up in advance.
Not sure fake coffee would suit me.
Craig
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SantanaWoods
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# Posted: 22 Jan 2016 21:58
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Craig I agree with you about coffee but what's the solution if there is no coffee to buy? It does not grow anywhere near north America and although I have searched have not found anything that grows here and has caffeine.
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OutdoorFanatic
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# Posted: 22 Jan 2016 22:02
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Yep, fruit trees, berries and a garden along with any source of meat. Squirrel, rabbit, fish, frogs and birds come to mind.
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Just
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# Posted: 22 Jan 2016 22:31
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Quoting: SantanaWoods I agree with you about coffee but what's the solution
The chicory plant makes a suitable substitute for coffee and has caffeine equal to coffee . it grows across most of north America .
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bc thunder
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# Posted: 22 Jan 2016 23:11
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I was under the impression that chicory was caffeine free.
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Julie2Oregon
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# Posted: 23 Jan 2016 00:30
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Fake coffee? Oh, hellz no. I'd go without, thank you very much!  Spring water will do. There are lots of springs in the area. And there's mint. Mint tea is very good and refreshing.
Fish, berries, mushrooms, wild Jerusalem artichokes grow in the area, apparently. Oregon is a treasure trove of edible plants.
But I'd have seeds. Wouldn't most people? I already bought my seeds for my move this year and the "Sell by" date is December 2016. I've planted leftover seeds that were way beyond the Sell by date and they've germinated fine.
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Don_P
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# Posted: 23 Jan 2016 10:38
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Edible wildlife  being from the south, anything slower than me .
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turkeyhunter
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# Posted: 23 Jan 2016 10:40
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deer /turkey/wild hogs/ducks/geese/small game!!!!
yep!!! and for veggies I like GRAVY!!!
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old243
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# Posted: 24 Jan 2016 10:02
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If you were planning ahead, you would have likely , raised a couple of pigs over the summer. To slaughter once the fall weather came . As well as some chickens for meat and eggs. Most farmers in our area would also kill a beef in the early winter. Probably share it with the neighbors or sell some Remember it hanging in the loft of the barn , frozen solid. Bring some in as required. Fall brings the venison, All the meats can be cooked and jarred for storage, if the weather doesn't cooperate. old243.
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