Learning to provide your basic needs for yourself and your family.
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Homesteaders are always looking for a way to maximize their food production, and hydroponics and aquaponics are two popular methods for achieving this goal. How do these two food creation systems compare, and which should…
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Discover the simple effectiveness of Kratky hydroponics. With no pumps or electricity required, this passive hydroponic method lets you grow plants with ease.
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Discover how wick hydroponics works, from the role of the wick to the best materials to use. Start growing your own nutrient-rich plants today!
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One of the most popular hydroponic techniques is Deep Water Culture (DWC) hydroponics, which involves growing plants in a nutrient-rich water solution without any soil or growing medium. How does this hydroponics growing system work,…
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Homesteading is a lifestyle choice that involves self-sufficiency and living off the land. It is a growing trend among people who want to live a simpler life and reduce their reliance on commercial products. Is…
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There has been a growing trend toward healthier and more sustainable food choices in recent years. One such choice is the consumption of organic food. What is meant by organic food, and what benefits does…
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There are some basic steps which you will need to take before you start growing your own food, as well as some basic preparations which will have to be made in order to grow what you need for yourself and your family. Sometimes a garden or vegetable patch can seem quite intimidating to the beginner, but once you have done the research and the planning, it is oh so rewarding watching your own plants grow!
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Pickling is a great way to preserve excess produce for later use. This easy guide on how to pickle chillies is one of many ways to preserve your excess chillies. There are many other ways…
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Most food plants don’t produce yield all year around. If you want to use this produce year round you need to find a method to preserve your crop for use at other times of the…
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Your growing season went well in your veggie garden and your chili plants produced an abundant crop! Awesome! But now, what to do with all those excess chillies! Here are 4 ways to dry chillies,…
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Growing your own food is a great strategy for off-grid living or starting your journey to becoming self-sufficient. The problem with growing your own food is how to store the excess long-term for future use….
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Citrus fruits are among my favourite fruits! They are not only great to eat on their own, but can also add great flavours to your cooking. This guide will give you some basic tips on…