New design and a fixed forum
Hi there Ishers, lurkers and other random viewers from the internet. We have a new design for the main site, all the content is there just a few tweaks for future expansion plans, things are […]
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Jobs to be done in May
Here’s another very old article I’ve decided to resurrect, some of the links go to the old website and may look a little dated now! The garden in May can be a busy time for […]
Self Sufficiency As a Retirement Strategy Part 1 An Introduction
Most retirement strategies focus on “wealth creation” or providing you with enough cash to maintain your pre-retirement extravagant lifestyle. This is not necessarily a bad thing in itself, but it is worth knowing that there […]
Elder Folklore and Growing
Just as the end of summer is marked by elderberries, the start of summer is always marked by the blossoming of the Elder-tree (Sambucus nigra). In this article we cover elder folklore and growing tips […]
Hay Box Cooker
The Hay box cooker an old invention out of new materials by self sufficiency Guru Nev Sweeny I first heard about the concept of the hay box cooker, which uses stored heat to cook food, […]
Nasturtium leaf pesto – Dave Hamilton
Nasturtiums are often over looked as a food source but in a bad year on an allotment they can really come into their own. The flowers and leaves can be used in salads, the buds […]
Our Philosophy
Not all of us have the means the space or are perhaps unwilling to give it all up and suffer the highs and lows of going it alone on a smallholding. […]
Thinking about keeping Bees? – By Philip Chandler of www.biobees.com
Whether you approach it from the point of view of conservation, entomology, crop pollination or simply a love of honey, beekeeping is an engaging pursuit and a fascinating window on the natural world. So […]
66 uses for a bread bag
Despite our best efforts we don’t always have enough time to bake bread and end up nipping out to buy a loaf. The thing is each loaf comes in its own plastic bag. If you […]
10 ways to reduce your utility bills
Even if you are not environmentally conscious you will no doubt be happy to lower the cost of those bills. In the last 6 months my gas and electricity for a two bedroom house has cost less than £70 that’s less than £3 a week, here is how I did it. […]