Live Self Sufficient

In the current environment the work force is facing 10% unemployment, obesity and other health related concerns continue to get worse and worse, credit value as the housing market falls further and retirement is a dream turned nightmare for many. A sobering opening? Well that is why learning how to be self reliant in this [...]

Fallen leaves serve many purposes. While many people simply rake up these leaves and throw them in the garbage, there are alternative solutions for managing this frustrating situation. Instead of throwing out your leaves this year consider saving some for around the house.

I have discussed bottleneck gourds a number of times on this site for several reasons. They are fun to grow and they are great if you enjoy craft projects. With just a bit of effort, you can turn your bottleneck gourd into a decorative birdhouse for your yard.

Every gardener has a number of tasks that they complete before the cold of winter sets in. By carefully planning for these tasks in advance you can rest assured that your garden will be ready for spring planting. If you choose not to winterize your garden you will have a lot more work to do in the spring, and let’s face it – most of us want to start planting instead!

Many avid gardeners dread the coming of winter. As the weather grows colder many of our favorite plants either die off or go dormant for several months. One way to enjoy the long winter is to build a greenhouse in your yard. This will allow you to continue your gardening during the winter while also providing you with an excellent opportunity to prepare for the spring.

Composting your kitchen scraps is really useful for several different reasons. If you lead a self sufficient lifestyle having a compost bin is a great way to create nutrient rich soils for your garden. If you don’t have a garbage disposal in your kitchen you can compost your kitchen scraps that would otherwise get tossed into your trash and wasted.