"fall gardening"
5 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed the first 2016 presidential debate, analyzing Hillary Clinton's apparent use of hand signals to the moderator, an electronic device worn under her clothing, and unequal debate conditions favoring her candidacy. He covered preparedness topics including fall gardening (garlic planting in Zone 6), routine household supplies (soap, matches, clothing, shoes), and advanced electronics projects (the Joule Thief and Super Joule Thief circuits for extracting energy from depleted batteries). The show concluded with a monthly drawing awarding seven surprise boxes and three fixed items (thermal sweater, Liberty Bible, Back to Basics book) to listeners, and promotional announcements for airsoft equipment and tactical gear.
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Mark Koernke discussed preparedness topics including fall gardening planning, solar lighting systems, and vintage electronics restoration. The show featured extensive discussion of DIY LED and solar lighting solutions for off-grid security and perimeter lighting, along with advice on salvaging and repurposing older electronics and military equipment. Callers contributed perspectives on vintage stereo equipment, Marshall amplifiers, and the value of older technology. The episode concluded with commentary on border security issues in Murrieta, California, and claims of Border Patrol resistance to federal orders regarding migrant transport.
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Mark Koernke and co-host BK discussed supply chain collapse affecting hardware, ammunition, and automotive parts availability, noting empty retail shelves and long lead times. They explored the ZA-27 zinc-aluminum alloy as a potential material for firearm components and other applications. Guest Joe joined to discuss permaculture principles, fall gardening strategies, and companion planting techniques, covering crops suitable for late-season planting such as garlic, root vegetables, and cold-hardy varieties, along with practical storage solutions and pest management strategies.
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Edward Koernke filled in for Mark Koernke on this Friday evening episode. The show featured Quartermaster's Corner with BK discussing preparedness supplies, including freeze-dried food vendors (HoneyVille Grain with coupon code FOODIE), ammunition and component availability from Natchez Shooting Supply and Powder Valley Inc., and reloading resources. BK reviewed the film Elysium, critiquing its heavy-handed political messaging about class division and resource access. The latter half focused on gardening with expert Joe, covering fruit tree grafting techniques, fall planting recommendations (garlic, asparagus, fruit trees, leafy greens), and strategies for protecting seedlings from wildlife. Callers asked about grafting apple and crabapple trees, fall crop planning, and shade-tolerant plants like squash.
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Mark Koernke's show opened with prayers for Kelly McNeil, who had suffered a stroke and undergone surgery, with family members traveling to support her. The bulk of the episode focused on fall gardening preparation, including crop rotation, composting techniques, cover crops like radishes and turnips for cold-weather growing, organic gardening practices, and the challenges of organic certification when exposed to agricultural overspray. The host discussed greenhouse gardening as a year-round food production method and addressed concerns about pesticides and genetically modified produce. Personal anecdotes about family resilience and faith were interwoven throughout.