Garden 2.0: Embracing Gardening With AI for a Blooming Future
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Garden 2.0: Embracing Gardening With AI for a Blooming Future

ByNiki

Gardening, for many, is a sacred practice. It’s a dance between humans and nature, a testament to our ability to nurture and create. Still, as we move further into the 21st century, even this age-old practice is evolving, embracing the digital age. Enter the world of AI and gardening – two seemingly contrasting domains that, …

A Beginner’s Guide To Residential Wind Turbines In The UK
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A Beginner’s Guide To Residential Wind Turbines In The UK

ByNiki

Investing in renewable energy for your off-grid projects (be that a house or a shed) marks an important step towards sustainable living and self-sufficiency.  As our society grapples with increasing energy demands and environmental concerns, this innovative technology offers a promising solution. However, the adoption of residential wind turbines in the UK is still in…

The Great Greenhouse Debate: Is a Glass or Polycarbonate Greenhouse Better?
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The Great Greenhouse Debate: Is a Glass or Polycarbonate Greenhouse Better?

ByNiki

Ah, the joys of gardening! I remember the day I decided to take my green thumb to the next level by investing in a greenhouse.  The idea of growing my own fruits, veggies, and flowers all year round, while being eco-friendly and self-sufficient, was nothing short of a dream, but then, I stumbled upon a…

Sparkling Green: Crafting DIY Natural Cleaning Products for a Sustainable Home
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Sparkling Green: Crafting DIY Natural Cleaning Products for a Sustainable Home

ByNiki

We all know that living a wholesome, eco-friendly life is essential for our planet and our health, but did you know that you can take your green game to the next level by making your own DIY natural cleaning products?  That’s right! We’ll teach you how to create homemade cleaning solutions that are not only…

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

ByNiki

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…

Shade-Loving Vegetables: How to Grow a Thriving Vegetable Garden in the Shade
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Shade-Loving Vegetables: How to Grow a Thriving Vegetable Garden in the Shade

ByNiki

A shade garden is a garden that is designed to accommodate plants that grow well in low-light conditions. This type of garden is often found in areas that receive little direct sunlight, such as under the canopy of trees or on the north side of a building.  Several reasons someone might choose to grow shade-loving…

Mastering the Art of Self-Sufficiency in the UK
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Mastering the Art of Self-Sufficiency in the UK

ByNiki

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…

The Power of Self-Reliance on a Homestead
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The Power of Self-Reliance on a Homestead

ByNiki

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…