Category: Self Sufficiency

How To Weave A Bramble Basket

How To Weave A Bramble Basket This article is great, it tells you how and when to collect and prepare bramble stems for basket making. The bramble collecting season is about to begin so sharpen your secateurs and pocket knives! A lot of people recommend brambles for a beginner making wicker work because they are so flexible, …

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How To Build A Canned Food Storage Rack

How To Build A Canned Food Storage Rack Not only does this awesome storage rack rotate the cans for you, by nature of design, but it also takes up far less space than a traditional shelf. This is a relatively easy project that nearly everyone can tackle in a weekend. You’ll Need: A piece of plywood and …

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22+ Food Storage Tips Our Grandparents Should Have Told Us

22+ Food Storage Tips Our Grandparents Should Have Told Us Have you ever wondered how to properly store food in case of an emergency? Over the past few decades, society has shifted towards buying food on the go, without a secure food storage plan. However, this post argues that food storage is necessary for unplanned events. Some tips …

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Vegetables & Herbs To Plant In August

Vegetables & Herbs To Plant In August Summer is in full swing and our spring crops are probably producing great vegetables by now. It is not to late to plant a second or third crop in August and have great, organic food well into the cooler months. August is an ideal time to plant seeds …

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How to Tell When Your Chicken Will Start Laying Eggs (Video)

How to Tell When Your Chicken Will Start Laying Eggs (Video) The first sign is that the birds will make a sort of moaning noise and will constantly keep going to and from the nest box. After laying for the first time, the bird will make a cackling sound as if to everyone look what …

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