Category: Self Sufficiency

Tasks For Your March Garden!

Tasks For Your March Garden! Frosts can still be a hazard, so keep vulnerable plants protected at night if frost is forecast. March winds are also notorious for their ferocity so check exposed plants are well supported. What else can you do? Well from your very own armchair, you can; Order your seeds  Order your …

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10 Emergency Uses for Duct Tape

10 Emergency Uses for Duct Tape Today, I thought it would be fun to look at some of the practical uses of duct tape around the house, camping and of course, in a survival situation. I just love re-purposing items we have laying around the house because in an emergency knowing how to re-purposing items will …

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25 Lifehacks That Will Make Things Easier For You

25 Lifehacks That Will Make Things Easier For You As many of you might know, the term “life hack” refers to anything that solves an everyday problem of a person in a clever or non-obvious way. Life hacks improve our efficiency and help us get things done. Life hacks also help us tackle the everyday …

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20 Seed Starting Tips

20 Seed Starting Tips Starting seeds is not complicated or difficult, if you understand the process. The basic ingredients are a proper growing medium, containers, light, warmth, water and attention. Protect against plant disease by thoroughly cleaning all used containers: Wash them in hot, soapy water, and rinse with a dilute solution of household bleach …

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How to Make Wool Dryer Balls

How to Make Wool Dryer Balls People have been making them these for years as an eco-friendly alternative to dryer sheets and liquid fabric softener. Wool dryer balls can do so much more than just eliminate chemicals from your laundry! The wool soaks up some of the moisture in your laundry as it dries, but …

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