Self sufficient backyard

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

Create your own Self Sufficient Backyard by building these five main skills that homesteaders have. Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered. In this post you’ll get all the support and help you need to get started creating your self sufficient backyard

If you dream of having a large property and homestead, but currently live in the city. There's so much you can do on a homestead in the city!

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

12:13 pm - 48 degrees - light rain and fog... You stroll out in to the garden, picking ripe fruits and vegetables, knowing that come February you’ll still be enjoying their freshness. For those of us attracted to the romantic aspects of self-sufficient life, this is an appealing scenario and one that we’re seriously looking into. After searching the internet and Pinterest – this is what I found out... {photo source: pinterest.com} Root cellars, the ancient technology that enables the…

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.

How much land would it take to live an entirely self-sufficient life? A life so self-sufficient that you never had to leave your land?

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.

Make the most of your 2 acre homestead with a well-planned layout. Learn how to optimize space for gardens, livestock, and self-sufficiency.