For those who want to leave the rat-race behind and escape to a life in the countryside, this section should provide all you need to know to live off the land and generate all the power and resources you need to live happily and healthily. For the less hardcore, articles and information can be found to help you become a little more independent, such as keeping chickens or installing solar panels.
Self-Sufficiency
Omlet's Beehaus Could Be The Answer To Declining Bee Populations
Britain's declining bee numbers have been cause for concern but the new beehive by Omlet could be the answer for boosting bee populations.
Guy Ritchie On A Mission To Make Ashcombe House Self Sufficient
Film director Guy Ritchie has submitted proposals to make Ashcombe House in Wiltshire "more self-sufficient".
National Trust Urges City Dwellers To Grow Veg On Window Ledges
At a time when allotment waiting lists are as long as your arm and people are looking for different ways to get their own bit of 'The Good Life' by growing their own veg, National Trust has come up with the perfect solution.
Paperback Version of The Self Sufficient-ish Bible Launched
The minds behind the Self Sufficient-ish website, which aims to help people find out about becoming more self sufficient and live a lower impact lifestyle whilst still enjoying the conveniences of modern life have published their pearls of wisdom in The Self Sufficient-ish Bible.
Alpacas - The Multipurpose Member of the Family
For a few years now alpacas have been increasing in popularity, mainly because of their sought-after fleeces which are much softer than sheeps wool, and you have to admit, they are beautiful looking animals to have around too.
If you keep chickens, ask friends and family to save their egg boxes to save buying any, and if they buy eggs from you, make sure you get the boxes back from them afterwards.