http://selfsufficienthelps.com Tips And Ideas On How To Be More Self Sufficient Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:04:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you are looking for a primer on self-sufficiency, this is the book. Although written from a British prospective, the book is very informative on making the shift from urban to rural living. I have included below some of the narative from Amazon.com about this book: "The book has quite a ... http://selfsufficienthelps.com/2009/12/uncategorized/the-self-sufficient-life-and-how-to-live-it/ Good soil preparation will make a big difference when it comes to a successful garden. You should devote some time and study on how to prepare your soil before you start planting your garden. There are a lot of videos and text information on soil preparation so be sure to ... http://selfsufficienthelps.com/2009/10/vegetables/gardening-soil-preparation/ As part of your self-sufficient life style, if you are a smoker of cigarettes or cigars, just start planting your tobacco in your garden next to your vegetables. You will save tons of money and have a healthier product for your body than commercial products. For most people, cigarettes and cigars ... http://selfsufficienthelps.com/2009/08/tobacco-growing/grow-your-own-tobacco-in-your-garden/ Today, when everything you get is from a box or can, a store, or a restaurant, the homemade touch is pretty unique. Home canning to supply for the winter months is not very evident today. I remember when I was young growing up on a farm, we planted large vegetable gardens ... http://selfsufficienthelps.com/2009/06/vegetables/home-canning-of-fruits-and-vegetables/ One of the major decisions you have to make when planning a fruit tree is selecting the right spot where you will plant it. There are many things to consider when choosing a spot for your tree. You have to take note of its proximity to your house or other ... http://selfsufficienthelps.com/2009/06/fruit/selecting-a-spot-for-your-fruit-tree/ Keeping fruit trees is not as simple as some would think. However, it is not difficult to take care of fruit trees if you know what to do. Tips on how to keep your fruit trees healthy includes: 1. Have healthy soil. One of the basic concepts in gardening is to have ... http://selfsufficienthelps.com/2009/05/fruit/keeping-fruit-trees-healthy/ With the demand on greenhouses, there are already many companies that have offered commercial ones for farmers. If you decide on buying a commercial greenhouse, keep in mind that there is essential equipment to fully utilize the productivity provided by a greenhouse. When you go shopping for your greenhouse, make ... http://selfsufficienthelps.com/2009/05/greenhouse/equipment-for-commercial-greenhouse/ The whole system of a greenhouse is organized to provide the plant the right environment needed for the plant growth. With a greenhouse, you duplicate the natural system where the plants you have usually grow. It is your primary concern to supply the right amount of heat, sunlight, water and ... http://selfsufficienthelps.com/2009/05/greenhouse/the-greenhouse-system/ Your greenhouse can be your own sanctuary. And you have the control on how to make it a wonderful place. You can make it a place for you to relax and relieve the stress brought by daily routines. If you are really interested in starting your own greenhouse, you ... http://selfsufficienthelps.com/2009/05/greenhouse/why-buy-a-greenhouse/ Growing plants in a greenhouse requires some tricks in order to produce healthy and strong crops. The following are few tips for greenhouse gardening. • Make a special bed for corn where you can plant it directly into the ground. In order to save space in your greenhouse, plant pumpkins between the ... http://selfsufficienthelps.com/2009/05/greenhouse/tips-for-your-greenhouse/