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, …
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…
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…
If you want to go fully off grid in the UK, there are several things you will need to consider. One of the first things you need to assess is your energy needs and determine how much power you will need to generate to meet them. This will involve looking at how many appliances you…
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…
It always feels like Spring takes FOREVER to get going, and then almost as soon as you can say “yes, this is Spring!” it’s the middle of Summer and all of the plans we had for Spring are out of the window! Nothing Worth Doing Is Easy This month has been a bit of a…
Collecting rainwater in barrels or water butts is something that most gardeners do without thinking about it, but is this rainwater collected actually safe to use on your vegetable plot, and should you be giving any consideration to how you’re collecting water? I took a deep dive into this topic when it came up as…
Food security means different things to different people. For some of us, being food secure means having a few months’ supplies of food in the pantry ready for whatever might happen (such as a job loss or a global shortage), and for others, it means learning how to cook and preserve food for our family’s…
