When most preparedness topics are stripped down to their essentials, nearly everything comes back to seven household systems. If these are protected, families can function through most disruptions whether the cause is storm, pandemic, economic trouble, or infrastructure failure.

....I had that moment, few days back, when my neighbor's chicken settled itself in my flower pot with some tomato seedlings in it. I did scare it away, but was relieved that seedlings weren't messed up. Although, I had multiple incidents with animals, including cats, ruining plants, but you don't need to get frustrated. They are just animals, and they are along with their nature. You just need to think of how to get things settled up. Have you been in a certain situation with animals?

...So, was planning on what supplies to buy, before visiting the store. It turns out I had to narrow down the list, just because I don't require. Was thinking of buying seaweed fertilizer, but realized that I was already preparing complex liquid fertilizer for my plants... ...And they are responding much better. I guess sometimes delays do a huge favor in making for you a better decision. P.S. Did it happen to you?