I'm a Master Gardener - trained through Oregon State Univ. Gardening is much much harder than people think, thanks mostly to movies that show it's so simple (its not). And unless you have 20+ acres you can grow enough to feed your family either, you can help supplement it, but it will never be enough to be self sufficient. Foraging can help a lot, but people have no idea what plant is edible or toxic (I'm an herbalist too and a long time forager). Plus, foraged vegetation has strong flavors that people are not used to, so few would eat it if they knew it was safe. Lets just say it tastes very GREEN, lol!

I told my kids we can make a video this week of how to use your oven to dehydrate foods. I have two dehydrators but there are times I need more - and I use my oven. There are tricks to it ;) I grow celery indoors year round, I use a celery heart bought at the store but you can use the 'stump' of a celery head too ;) Lots of things to share...

We'll see how it turns out!

You have so much important knowledge. It would be an absolute crime not to share it.
We read on AU all the time that those of us who are here now at this crucial time have been hand picked by God for a reason. Surely, that's your reason Laurie. Go do it!