Ever since our ancestors ventured out of the primeval forest 10,000 years ago we have always sought ‘progress’. From small ...
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A fundamental question asked by many in pursuit of a self sufficient lifestyle is ‘how much land do you need ...
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Do you know how to grow a garden, bake bread, or grow food? These are some of the vital skills ...
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Becoming self sufficient through rural homesteading is a utopian fantasy to many today. The craving for something a little bit ...
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Self sufficiency is an aspiration for those who crave a rural and more sustainable way of life. An ever growing ...
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Self sufficiency and homesteading is not just about survival and scrimping along. Becoming self sufficient is nurturing a system of ...
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There is a very good reason that every self sufficient community in the world has chickens. Quite simply they have ...
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For many the idea of feeding themselves without a supermarket is a bit of a radical fantasy. For the first ...
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Perennial vegetables are those which come up every year without the need for replanting. Once established, perennial vegetables will provide ...
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Self sufficient living is about producing as much as you can from your local environment. However becoming self sufficient is ...
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Homesteading can be an extremely rewarding lifestyle and a lot of fun. However it is has to be said that ...
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During the second industrial revolution, the ability to store food was one of the most significant breakthroughs. The invention and ...
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The idea of being self sufficient generally is producing everything you need to live from your homestead. With ecological destruction ...
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Self sufficient homesteaders are always looking to make the very most out of their plot. Therefore a certain amount of ...
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Becoming completely separate from the grid and a system which is destroying the planet is a noble pursuit indeed. Most ...
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Becoming self sufficient is not the easiest task when you take into consideration the conveniences of the modern living. However ...
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There is no doubt that human civilisation is at a turning point. Do we continue to walk blindly into the ...
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In the future producing food crops without the need for fossil fuels will become a vital necessity. Governments are beginning ...
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Going off-grid is an attractive option if you want more self-sufficiency and minimum dependence on established institutions. Having a life ...
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In most homes, energy consumption is an expensive necessity. With the rise in energy prices, homeowners are looking out for ...
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If there is one thing that is for sure, homesteading is more of a way of life than a hobby ...
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Growing vegetables for the table is a big part of becoming more self sufficient. However where ever you live in ...
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If one thing that is becoming clear in recent history it is we are living in very turbulent times. Many ...
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Today we are all trying to reduce our impact on the planet and help reduce climate change. Very often a ...
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What's the difference between farming and homesteading? Homesteading and farming are both pursuits which involve working the land to produce ...
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Most people who are serious about gardening will have a greenhouse of some sort. There is no doubt that the ...
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Nitrogen fixing plants are some of the most fascinating in the natural world. Whereas most plants depend on fertility in ...
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Polytunnels are one of the best ways to boost crop growing on your plot. Whether you are a self sufficient ...
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It is clear that sequestering carbon from the atmosphere is a big priority in the battle against climate change. Since ...
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Crops for honey production The best thing about honey production is with a little help; bees continuously work their hives ...
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