Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (21) – From a small vegetable garden to a large yield
Many people start a vegetable garden at some point. A few herbs, perhaps some tomatoes, and
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (21) – Repot a herb plant from the shop
Starting a vegetable garden sounds simple. In practice, for many people it remains stuck at a
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (20) – Build a network
Being self-sufficient sounds like you need to be able to do everything alone, but that’s a
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks — Week 19: The layering principle — your first protection against cold and rain
Those who want to be prepared often think of food, water and materials. Clothing is underestimated.
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (18) – How to store food without a fridge
Building a stockpile is step one. Ensuring that stockpile doesn’t spoil is where things often go
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (17) – Navigating without a smartphone
Your phone is dead. The network goes down. You’re standing at a crossroads and don’t know
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (16) – Practise a day or week without a smartphone
Your smartphone is handy… Sometimes even too handy, making it impossible to do without. This week
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (15): Learning to preserve food
Self-sufficiency stops where food spoils. This week you teach yourself one preservation technique, and you apply
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (14) – Plant your first herb pot or vegetable
Self-sufficiency doesn’t start with a large vegetable garden, but with one plant. This week you take
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (13) – Bake your own bread with simple means
Bread is basic food. But what if the bakery is closed or the oven doesn’t work?
