Not much, but all the vegies on this plate were grown in our backyard.1yr ⋅ Legal_Dick_587 ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
My partner and I are mad on foraging. Had the best flush of Porcini (penny bun) mushrooms this year!1yr ⋅ JakobXP ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Just came back from visiting our dream homestead. It's almost ready after almost a year in construction. Can't wait to start garden, getting coup ready and everything that comes with been self sufficient and debt free!1yr ⋅ Chica_Audaz ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
These raised gardens that make gardening accessible for seniors and people in wheelchairs need become normalized!1mo ⋅ Cool_Distribution860 ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Bear oil rendered, and ready to become the best pie crusts ever.2yr ⋅ PrinceofPennsyltucky ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
The door broke on my little chicken coop. The hardware store wanted 30 bucks for a warped piece of trash board. I had an extra solar panel laying around. And THAT is how the coop got an upgrade! Now to install some timed lights!2yr ⋅ fastandfasted ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
My husband suffers from chronic migraines. Ice is the one thing that always lessens the pain but using regular gel ice packs is hard... they slip off too easily. THIS THING - best idea ever. It’s a migraine gel cap reliefer... look at him decompress after work!1yr ⋅ Ok_Olive_8242 ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Chickens are the best self sufficient food. Feed them grass feed. Collect 80+ eggs a day8mo ⋅ neverlost4 ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Sooooo what does it mean when your longhorn sees her shadow?? Is winter over yet or are we in trouble??2yr ⋅ The_Honeystead ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Guide: How Much to Plant Per Person in the Vegetable Garden To Grow a Year's Worth of Food2yr ⋅ LIS1050010 ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
-34° today and keeping the entire property warm without any off property municipal services. Always a good feeling!2yr ⋅ Greenleeman ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
I promised I would post this thing in action -Better late than never2yr ⋅ Future_Essay3372 ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Got my first tomatoes in the planter box I built. I prob need to get a few years of tomatoes to make my money back, but this should last many years.1yr ⋅ Resonanceiv ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
-19° | Wood boiler heating the house, shop, barn and out shed w/ 1L of homemade beer to help with the morning chores! (Running on 2x 460ah Solar Deep Cycles)2yr ⋅ Greenleeman ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Achievement: unlocked. My first foraged morel! Not a perfect specimen, but I’ll take it.3yr ⋅ ShoreHomestead ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
True for the majority of leaves, and is where the best nutrient content is throughout growing seasons2yr ⋅ loz333 ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Some call me lazy....... I think I'm just patient. Green onion time3yr ⋅ front_yard_duck_dad ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Sold ICE car, bought USA made solar panels, leased PHEV, installed panels ourselves-- now the car & house run almost entirely on renewable energy.2yr ⋅ Not_l0st ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Filmmaker seeking submissions for a documentary on Off-grid living [Info in Comments!]1mo ⋅ Freewheel-Films ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Very curious to know if bidets are common in American households. I have friends who can't live without them and others who refuse to try them! I’m today years old when I discovered the power of a bidet, I am loving it but still trying to convince my husband to use it.1yr ⋅ Ok_Olive_8242 ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
After finally purchasing a home with room to grow, it's time to establish my forever garden. It begins!3yr ⋅ DirkMastodon ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
I get 1-2 requests like this every month, sometimes it's chicken other times it's goats or sheep. People irresponsibly breed animals, they have no exit strategy, and then they expect other people to fix it for them.1yr ⋅ thefreedomfarm ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
I started using my beauty berries for more than chicken treats3yr ⋅ the_never_mind ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
WE COULD HAVE THIS... BUT THE MAJORITY KEEPS VOTING FOR THIS.4yr ⋅ OffGridSecrets ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Our indoor grow house is booming! Growing inside during the winter is great. We use our rain barrels to fill up watering cans to make sure we aren't using treated water on the plants. We haven't used pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizer. It's a great way to provide your own food during the winter!2yr ⋅ PurposeDrvnHomestead ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Framing out the garden shed next to the chicken run and garden. That's our solar array in the background.4yr ⋅ Homesteader603 ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
My own little get away kit. I am thinking of preparing more bags for family.1yr ⋅ lonely-object2781 ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
What would you do with this large stainless steel container? I think it used to transport milk around. My father initially bought it to make some kind of large furnace but it didn’t ever happen. Seems like it could be useful for something but Just looking for a bit of inspiration.1yr ⋅ bombanicious ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Always good to learn how to install a septic system. Can't poop in the wood all the time...lol2yr ⋅ The5thJourney ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
The first time I’ve grown blueberries - the sweetest ones I’ve ever tasted. With no food miles or synthetic agrochemicals!5yr ⋅ e_nathan ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Thoughts on buying an indoor hydroponic setup like Gardyn or this? Anyone here buy something like this?2yr ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Delivered two more basic hives today- having a great pre-season order rush:)4yr ⋅ Homesteader603 ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Accidentally picked a nasturtium bud (as pictured) - prob. a silly question, but are nasturtium flowers still safe to eat when immature? (Image source: i-know-where-im-going.tumblr.com)1yr ⋅ thatbluerose ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
My seeding potatoes I bought don’t seem ready yet. How do I encourage more growth?2yr ⋅ ___j-b___ ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Beef tallow... what is going on with the liquid separation in the left batch? Is it unsaturated fat, water, or something else? Same cow. If water, wouldn't it separate to the bottom?1yr ⋅ Black_Toenail69 ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Homemade English muffins- we use a griddle instead of baking them. Totally worth it.4yr ⋅ Homesteader603 ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
I have a butch of used batteries from sailors. and out of them, five (5) are the same brand, volts and chemistry but different amp hours. can I wire them up like this? (before some one say why not just get six of the same. these were free from replacing them on boats so are what I have)1yr ⋅ randomboatmaker ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Home made small scale Anaerobic Digestor has now been built and charged (with cow poo for a kick start). Hoping to see some output in about 3/4 weeks3yr ⋅ ekulwil ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Think this lot will feed you for a while :) Home Grown Giant vegetables5yr ⋅ Ukherewegrow ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Rain water system idea. thinking that if any tank gets a leak I will still have filtered water. please give me some help refining or general feedback to improve.1yr ⋅ randomboatmaker ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Our mirabelle plum tree has this open spot. Does anyone know what it is? An animal bite? Is it something that needs to be treated? I am a little worried.2yr ⋅ BAin4Sem ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Waited the entire summer to harvest my potatoes and this is what it produced...3yr ⋅ Bite_Tricky ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
It's happening!! We built the walls to our off-grid tiny house cabin! Our plan, to become fully self-sufficient!7yr ⋅ Asheai ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Had no idea there so many plants that are poisonous to the touch - be aware!7yr ⋅ PitsJustin ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Help with my closed loop outdoor shower build! (Explanation in comments)2yr ⋅ goodideaswillsurvive ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
[Using a Golf Ball as a Bastard File Handle] A couple of years ago I wanted to try using a golf ball as a handle. I wanted to see if it worked without investing much time. I just drilled a hole, and then tapped the rat tail into the ball. I'm still using it. It feels really good in the hand.5yr ⋅ midasfly ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
I made a sheath and frog (belt hanger) for a friend's carpenter's hatchet. I'll include a link to more photos and my templates in the comments.5yr ⋅ Gullex ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
My second flush of golden oyster mushrooms, grown indoors on sawdust and wheat bran.8yr ⋅ Gullex ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Got my sunchokes in the mail! Trying to figure out the best way to sprout/propagate them. I've got two under a LED grow light, in soil, and some others 50/50 in water.5yr ⋅ Oceanvisions ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Been working on a new planting scheme for Ataraxia. It's a 4 layer perennial polyculture suitable for alley cropping systems. We're preparing the tree planting sites now and aim to start planting out next spring.6yr ⋅ cloyego ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
2nd attempt at ACV. This time I checked the apples every other day. No mold but got a mother.6yr ⋅ fingers ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Reddit, this year I raised, slaughtered, brined and fried a chicken by myself, here are some photos of my labored fruits. 12yr ⋅ ilovemetatertot ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
just made this vinegar, orange peel and rosemary mixture. works p well :)7mo ⋅ gottajustvibeman ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Sunchokes over a 12 day period! Ordered them on Amazon. One of about 2 dozen5yr ⋅ Oceanvisions ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Making american persimmon pulp with food mill for the first time. What are the black specks and is it normal?4yr ⋅ Didgemonster ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
A bit like Pinterest but sharing info libraries around your interests. Would you want to discuss/share in private micro-groups (2-16 people) or wider forums with likeminded people?6yr ⋅ madreader121 ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Main drain line from the house got clogged with rocks (long story), outdoor showers by the well were had by all.9yr ⋅ The-Fast-Yeti ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Just grew a bunch of bottle neck gourds. What's the best way to dry them out to make containers and such??11yr ⋅ WolfsWight ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
I've always thought there was a space for a meaningful discussion off the back of bookmarking. Thoughts?6yr ⋅ madreader121 ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
A bit like Pinterest, I'd like to build a database for everyone to share resources around a particular interest.7yr ⋅ madreader121 ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Apple cider vinegar left out for probably more than 4 days in the light. Is it salvageable?6yr ⋅ fingers ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Finally Got Rabbits. 3 Females, 2 Males, 2 months old, ready to go forth to the hutch and mutliply (except I let them stay inside out of the heat)11yr ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
Has anyone seen projects based on this sort of idea for a solar house heating system? I'd like to know how they went.14yr ⋅ spiralproppy ⋅ r/SelfSufficiency
