During the 30 years war, they switched to below ground crops because they could not be burned and were less likely to be pillaged. A good idea post peak. Also, every time I think about the 30 years war, I think what a great video game that would make. Turn Based Strategy, RPG as a mercenary soldier, resource management game, the potential is endless.

Ron-
I have been scouting also. Huge amount of wild plums within walking distance, and the abandoned apples are looking good. As a former Commercial Fisherman (the last hunter gathers on a major level), and avid mushroom hunter, it astounds me how little people know about food in the wild. People are terrified of mushrooms. I spent 200 days a year in a sleeping bag, and find the new age "vision quest" hilarious! Wow 3 days by yourself alone in the "wild".