Growing your own Potatoes

August 20, 2010 - Posted by SelfSus- 22 Comments

Learn how to grow your own potatoes in your own back yard and beat the potato price increase.



Book Review- Gardening when it counts

August 20, 2010 - Posted by SelfSus- 0 Comments

Gardening when it counts – Steve Solomon If you need an introduction to vegetable gardening this is the book to get. It will lead you through the steps of creating your garden one by one and with the minimum of equipment required. Even if you are an experienced gardener, and know it all, Steve Solomon [...]



The Edible Quote

August 20, 2010 - Posted by SelfSus- 0 Comments

Awake, thou wintry earth – Fling off thy sadness! Fair vernal flowers, laugh forth Your ancient gladness! ~Thomas Blackburn, “An Easter Hymn”



The Wilson’s get rid of the (City) menace… Part 2

August 4, 2010 - Posted by SelfSus- 3 Comments

[Here is part two of the Wilson's efforts in becoming self-sustainable, in part 1 Tristram laid our the groundwork and what/why their family is embarking on this journey. Once again we wish him and his family well and all the best for the coming season.] Well, it has been an interesting time. Winter has brought [...]



Book Review: Seed to Seed

August 4, 2010 - Posted by SelfSus- 0 Comments

Seed to Seed by Barbara Ashworth is probably the best reference work available for the seed saver. This is a book that I regularly reference for any information that I need with regards to seed saving, pollination habits and minimum stand sizes to ensure that Livingseeds.co.za always provides the best seed to you, our clients. [...]



The Edible Quote

August 4, 2010 - Posted by SelfSus- 0 Comments

There is virtue in country houses, in gardens and orchards, in fields, streams, and groves, in rustic recreations and plain manners,  that neither cities nor universities enjoy. ~ Amos Bronson Alcott



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