Self sufficient garden

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

I believe that layouts for the home garden are not explained or talked about enough in gardening books. I would guess this would be because of the variation of landscape makes it so no garden plot is the same and therefore it is difficult to duplicate garden designs.

How much to plant per person for a year's worth of food or how many plants per person... 'tis a much-asked question when one is trying to harvest and preserve enough food to take their

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.

Self-reliant living starts with re-skilling, and unless you have a mentor handy, there's no better way than hitting the books. These are my favorite books for self reliant living, and they're taught me more than

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.

Learn what to plant, how much to plant, and get ready for the hard work ahead as you build your own self-sufficient garden!

10 Essential Crops For A Self-Sufficient Garden | Slick Garden. Garlic is an excellent food for a self-sufficient garden. It is very easy to grow and you can easily grow garlic anywhere in your garden. It can be stored for many months if it is protected from extreme cold.

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

'No Dig’ gardening, the ingenious, increasingly popular method pioneered by Englishman Charles Dowding, lets you make the most of your vegetable garden—without spending all your time weeding.