Garden Harmony: Perfect Plant Partnerships Through Companion Planting
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Garden Harmony: Perfect Plant Partnerships Through Companion Planting

Hey there, Good Lifers! Have you ever wondered how you can take your garden or allotment to the next level while staying true to your eco-friendly and self-sufficient values? Well, companion planting might just be the secret ingredient you’re missing.  In this article, we’ll dive deep into the world of companion planting, its definition, and…

Green Thumb Magic: 9 Essential Gardening Tools Every Gardener Needs for a Sustainable Garden
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Green Thumb Magic: 9 Essential Gardening Tools Every Gardener Needs for a Sustainable Garden

Ah, the joys of gardening! There’s nothing quite like getting your hands dirty and watching your plants grow from tiny seeds to flourishing, vibrant greenery.  When I first started my own garden, I was amazed by the simple yet profound satisfaction that comes from nurturing a small patch of earth.  Let’s face it, though, even…

From Egg Layers to Meat Birds: The Top Chicken Breeds for Small-Scale Farming
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From Egg Layers to Meat Birds: The Top Chicken Breeds for Small-Scale Farming

Raising chickens on a homestead can be a rewarding experience for many reasons. They provide fresh eggs and meat, pest control, and help with garden fertilisation.  As a budding smallholder and homesteader myself, I can attest to the joy that comes with watching these feathered friends roam freely around. I was lucky enough to be…

Solar Panel Battery Backups: How to Add a Battery Backup to Your System
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Solar Panel Battery Backups: How to Add a Battery Backup to Your System

If you live in an area that experiences frequent power outages or extreme weather conditions, adding a solar panel battery backup to your system can be a lifesaver.  A few years ago, we had a power cut that lasted well over 12 hours. Luckily, it was during the summer, so heating wasn’t an issue, and…

The Art of The Composting Process: Turn Your Waste into Fertile Soil
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The Art of The Composting Process: Turn Your Waste into Fertile Soil

I’ve always been interested in the idea of composting because I care a lot about being environmentally friendly, and I like to garden.  I can remember the sense of achievement after observing my first compost pile transform from food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-dense, black soil. I thought I was doing my part to…

Clean Energy Sources for Off-Grid Living: Exploring Sustainable Power Options
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Clean Energy Sources for Off-Grid Living: Exploring Sustainable Power Options

Are you itching to ditch the grid and live off the land? We have been musing over this idea for some time now. We want to decrease our carbon footprint and increase our self-reliance. We’ve got an allotment where we grow our own veggies, and now we’re hunting for sustainable energy sources to power our…

Mastering Energy Efficiency: The Key to a Sustainable and Comfortable Home
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Mastering Energy Efficiency: The Key to a Sustainable and Comfortable Home

Energy efficiency is all about using less energy to accomplish the same tasks. For homeowners, this means reducing the energy we use to heat and cool our homes, power our appliances and devices, and light our rooms.  When I first moved into our home, I noticed the energy bills were much higher than expected. After…

Sustainable Dental Routine: How to Care for Your Teeth and the Planet
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Sustainable Dental Routine: How to Care for Your Teeth and the Planet

Taking care of our teeth is essential for our overall health, but some traditional dental products and procedures are bad for the environment.  It means using natural and eco-friendly dental products, using less water, saving energy, getting rid of dental products in the right way, and more. Plastic toothbrushes, floss, and other dental products contribute…

Rainwater Harvesting Calculators: Estimating Your Water Needs and Savings
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Rainwater Harvesting Calculators: Estimating Your Water Needs and Savings

Our garden and allotment thrive on the water we collect and preserve throughout the year. In the face of climate change and increasing water scarcity, water conservation is becoming increasingly crucial. We can lessen our dependence on municipal water, save money on water bills, and help protect valuable resources by installing rainwater harvesting systems. To…