Being completely self-sufficient is an excellent goal; however, there are times when you need to accept a little outside help. Whether you had a hard time while planting your garden, simply didn’t have the room for all of the crops that you wanted to plant, or had a catastrophic crop failure due to bad soil […]
I get asked all the time where I learned what I know about gardening. The truth is it’s in my blood. My family has always been a self sufficient bunch. Ever sense I can remember I’ve been around a vegetable garden. I felt inspired to write this because I visited my Grandfather’s house in Galveston,TX, […]
Fall is a great season where the weather slowly begins to cool down and prepare for the winter chill. It’s a wonderful time to plan a fall garden so you can harvest delicious ingredients for hearty and healthy dishes and even prepare for favorite holidays that are just around the corner. To make the most […]
Herbs are a wonderful part of any garden. They offer a great display of color and texture while also releasing delightful scents into the air. Starting a herb garden is a wonderful opportunity to be self sufficient. Most herbs are ideal for beginner gardeners, and most gardeners whether they’re beginners or not, love to grow […]
Gardening is a great way to be self sufficient. But, where to garden is always the question. Traditionally, people plant gardens in long rows. While that is a feasible way, many of us do not have the space needed to grow the volume of produce we want. Raised bed gardening has become the new way […]
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 […]
