Self sufficiency

Imagine a life where you're more in touch with your food, energy, and resources - a life where you're self-sufficient and thrive off the land and your own abilities. It's not a pipe dream! With these simple tips and tricks, you can learn more ways to be self sustaining, no matter where you choose to call home. Discover the joys and rewards of embracing self-sustainability today!

Self sufficiency is pretty high up on my list of things to work on. I love learning new ways to do things on my own.

Is it possible to become more self sufficient one step at a time? You might be surprised how these beginner tips can start your journey.

What is self-sufficiency? The definition is needing no outside help in satisfying one's basic needs, especially with regard to the production of food. Over the years, I’ve read many books and articles claiming that food self-sufficiency is possible on a quarter acre. From my own experience, I have to say I disagree. So how much space is necessary to be self-sufficient in regards to food? I hope to enlighten you to a more reality based self-sufficient garden space needs based on experience.

Becoming self-sufficient is a daunting task. Fortunately, there are many simple things you can do to get started no matter where you live.

"The Self-sufficient Backyard: For the Independent Homesteader" By Ron and Johanna Melchiore is now available. Ebook and print versions. Table of Contents.

Become self-sufficient in your own backyard! Easy tips for growing food, saving money, and being kinder to the planet – even in the suburbs.

With the new year comes a fresh start and a new opportunity to do anything you set your mind to over the next 12 months. Why not work on increasing your self-sufficiency this year so that you can become more secure and independent and less reliant on others to take care of you? Whether you’re

We are always trying to find ways to live more simply and slowly. To embrace nature's blessings and show our appreciation by being more self-sufficient.

We talk a lot about becoming more self-sufficient in this homesteader life, but in reality, being completely self-sufficient isn't possible in this day and age. In fact, it wasn't possible with the pioneers of old either. We must rely on the community, so let's unpack what community sufficiency means.