Hey there, fellow gardeners, allotment holders, and eco-conscious friends! As someone knee-deep in soil and sustainable living, I know the rewarding journey you’re about to embark upon. Allow me to guide you through a path close to my heart – the captivating world of homesteading vs off-grid living. Years ago, when my husband G and…
Have you ever dreamed of having a self-sufficient UK homestead? Your little slice of green goodness right here in the UK? A place where you can pluck your veggies fresh from the earth, tend to your critters with love, and sip tea under the sun you harvested energy from? Well, you’re in for a treat…
For anyone who grew up watching the BBC’s The Good Life, the very idea of “being self-sufficient” seems like a romantic dream that is perfectly possible in a back garden or backyard. “Self-sufficiency in suburbia!” as Tom Good called it, but is it really possible? Can we actually become fully “self-sufficient” in the UK? This…
Living self-sufficiently on a homestead is an incredibly rewarding endeavor, but it does come with its challenges. Many people may be intimidated by homesteading and think it is too difficult or complicated. With the right mindset and knowledge, anyone can learn to be self-reliant. Self-reliance is essential to homesteading; it helps us become more aware…
