Live Self Sufficient

Info about homesteading, the self sufficient lifestyle, and life off the grid

  • Top 10 most helpful gardening supplies

    Every gardener relies on a variety of tools and accessories to keep their space looking spectacular. As spring time is rapidly approaching it is time to dust off these supplies and get ready to start planting! Number 1 – Kneeling Pad It doesn’t matter how big your garden is. At some point you’re going to [...]

  • The advantages of chalk

    Chalk is such a useful tool. Many people associate chalk with school because it is used to write on the chalkboard. Outside of the classroom chalk has many practical uses that make it an extremely important member of your cleaning arsenal. Thankfully chalk is available at just about every office supply store and even in [...]

  • 5 Creative Ways to Go Green for Spring

    One of the best times to enjoy the beauty of nature is in the spring. As trees sprout new leaves and the flowers bloom around you, consider going green this spring. With just a bit of effort, you can greatly reduce your impact on the environment so that every spring is as beautiful as the [...]

  • Learn How to Create A Successful Compost Pile

    Composting is an essential part of the self sufficient lifestyle. Learning how to master this unique method of waste disposable will prove to be an invaluable skill. Read through Live Self Sufficient’s Composting Guide to learn more about its benefits, as well as useful information that will help you get started! An introduction to composting [...]

Sometimes called soil conditioners, soil amendments are actually ingredients that you add to your garden soil in order to improve its overall quality. The number of items that can be considered soil amendments is very high. Understanding which ones to use in your garden and when can dramatically improve your plants.

You can visit your local garden store and find a selection of different seed starting mixes to choose from. The one thing you may notice is that these products generally come in smaller bags and the price tags are expensive for what you are getting. In order to live a more self sufficient life it is a good idea to learn how to create your own seed starting soil.

If you are one of the many who enjoys the process of starting seeds indoors you are probably very familiar with Jiffy products. Starting seeds indoors ahead of the last frost is a great way to get a jump on spring planting. With a few of these Jiffy products it will be much easier to get your seeds germinating.

Tomatoes are one of the easiest plants to grow. They are pretty durable and are fairly resistant to many diseases and pests. There are also hundreds of different tomato varieties that you can choose from. Whether you want paste tomatoes or big delicious ones that you can slice and put on a sandwich you are certain to find one that suits your tastes.

Every gardener relies on a variety of tools and accessories to keep their space looking spectacular. As spring time is rapidly approaching it is time to dust off these supplies and get ready to start planting! Number 1 – Kneeling Pad It doesn’t matter how big your garden is. At some point you’re going to [...]

While it is not necessary to start your tomato seeds indoors there are a few cases where it can be very beneficial to do so. If you live in a colder climate you can actually extend your growing season by taking advantage of indoor seed starting. Not all plants respond well to this type of growing environment but tomatoes will thrive if you plan correctly.

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