Garden

Setting up your own self sufficient garden even if you only have a balcony!

Living the Real Simple Life (video)

Cathy on March 4, 2011

Tweet While fiercely procrastinating today, I came across a tv interview of the Urban Homestead family (via Deluxeville). They are one of the pioneers of suburban self sufficiency and their work is truly inspirational. Take a look:

Allotment Sharing

Julie on March 2, 2011

I’ve just had some great news. I now have a share in an allotment. It needs clearing and I’ve already made a start.

Neurotic Mushroom Mommy

Julie on February 18, 2011

It’s 26 days since I brought my mushroom kit home. In a previous post I explained the simple process of encouraging the mycelium to grow, adding compost and water, and storing the kit in a room at the correct temperature.

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Planning Your Vegetable Garden

Julie on February 14, 2011

Growing your own food is very rewarding. If you’re planning a vegetable here are some ideas to keep in mind.

Mushroom Madness

Julie on February 11, 2011

Tweet On January, I bought a cut price mushroom kit. I’ve wanted to have a bash at growing mushrooms for ages but I’ve been put off by people who’ve bought them and had no success. I brought the kit home, read the instructions and opened the box to remove a bag of cover soil (as [...]

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Welcome to Get Self Sufficient!

Cathy on January 31, 2011

Get Self Sufficient is a blog started by three friends from across the globe: Rick from the US, Julie from the UK and Cathy from Australia. Come join us.

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