Live Self Sufficient

Bananas are a delicious fruit that many of us love. For those who are enjoying the self sufficient lifestyle, this fruit is one of the few that you may not want to grow yourself. Whether the conditions aren’t right where you live, or you simply don’t want to tackle this project, you probably still want [...]

Coffee is a luxury that many of us require to get our day started. In order to save some money in your budget, you will want to maximize the lifespan of each bag of coffee that you purchase. Surprisingly, there are a few things you can easily do to get a few extra pots out [...]

A great way to become more self sufficient is to save rain water. Just about anyone can do this simple chore and it will help you save extra money in your budget. If you rely on water from a public water supply, this is even truer! There are several different ways you can collect rainwater. [...]

The self sufficient lifestyle means that sometimes you have to get a little creative. Instead of throwing out something old, it might be more practical (and cost effective) to find another use for it. A great example of this is an old pair of nylons. At first glance the old nylons may appear to be [...]

I just talked about the potential for pumpkin and gourd vines to cross pollinate with each other. When this happens the cross-pollinated fruit will develop normally, but the seeds inside will be the hybrid. For self sufficient gardeners, being able to reuse this years seeds to produce next year’s crop is important. This article is [...]

Many self sufficient gardeners enjoy planting a few pumpkins and gourds in their gardens. If you have a limited amount of growing space, you may be concerned about where you plant these vines. Can they cross pollinate with each other? What kind of fruit will they produce if they can? The answers are a bit [...]