So you’ve decided that you’re tired of paying the high prices for fresh vegetables and have started (or want to start) your own garden? Growing sweet corn is a great idea. Sweet corn is one of the best vegetables to start with and will yield much with a little work and care. There are several […]
At some part in your quest to be self sufficient, you will begin to use seeds you save from last year’s garden. This is a significant step. But, growing from seed uses an extra skill or two. You will know how hearty your seedlings will be by the size of their seeds. If the seed […]
Composting is a great way to reuse resources from your garden, yard and kitchen to help provide better soil. Let’s face it: Healthy soil equals healthy plants. Fertilizer cannot make bad soil good, but compost can. The truth is households can recycle or compost a great majority of their garbage. That banana peel or first […]
Becoming self sufficient doesn’t necessarily mean you can only provide your own fresh vegetables. Meat could be on the menu too. Chickens are the solution. Prior to running out to buy your chicks, do you understand the three meat classes of chickens? Chickens can be grown simply for eggs or for all their valued meat. […]
Our road to be self sufficient can lead one to build an amazing garden. The next logical step relates to a consistent source of protein. Sure, you can try growing soy beans and live a vegan lifestyle, but why not try keeping chickens? Chickens are a great choice because they provide choices. Maybe you only […]
People all over the world consume and enjoy tomatoes. Just about every American gardener has grown a tomato plant. Tomatoes can be small like cherry tomatoes while much larger ones are like baseballs. This information will attempt to tell you three facts few individuals find out about tomatoes. What Are Tomatoes? The initial fact most […]
Learn to be self sufficient through gardening.
Hello, Welcome to BeSelfSufficient.net. I wanted to post about what you can expect from this site over the coming weeks. If you are like me, you are contemplating how you can save money on food and protect your family from trying times. In short, you want to be self sufficient. We all do. The idea […]
