Raised garden beds put less strain on the body, are easier to combat weeds, better at draining in the summer and maintaining warmth in the winter, more space-efficient — and they look fantastic. Plus they're quite easy to construct!
Calendula (also known as pot marigold) is not only pleasing to the eye, but also has wonderful medicinal and therapeutic benefits. The flower reseeds itself annually, which makes it pretty easy to grow it from seed.
Most of the people who try moving off the grid but don't succeed, skipped or downplayed one of these 7 essential steps at the decision-making level.
February isn't the most fun month to be spending in the garden, but we selected 8 chores you can do to prep for spring - without freezing your extremities off.
Covid-19 had a massive impact on the whole world, but it affected people who live off the beaten path in a different way than people who live in urban areas.
The end of the year approaches, again. For many people, December is synonymous with family, dinner parties and holiday cheer… This year is pretty different as we're going through a global crisis and our social options are limited. Most of us are staying at home and...
There's no "best place to live off the grid", as people have different basic requirements. Here are the questions you should ask before making your decision!
Basic Requirements for Living Off the Land Living off the land sounds like a romantic life: waking with the sun, cooking up your own pastured eggs, skipping out to the garden with your hoe, fetching your water from a well behind your house, happily looking after...
Animals for self-sufficiency on a small farm or homestead: cost, care, daily maintenance, pros and cons.