Learn skills for a good life in nature

Here you can read more about our adventures in living on 12 hectares of land and growing our self-sufficiency.

 

Living self sufficient with our family

We are on our way to live self sufficient but it is a goal we might never reach. Why not? Because living self sufficient is more about making choices than about making jam. It is more about taming cravings and training willpower than growing enough potatoes. >> Read more

 

"What do you mean: self-sufficient!?"

We are not hard core-people; flexibility is valued more than sticking to our principles. We enjoy discovering the pleasures of a hand made life, that at the same time reduce our impact on the planet.
It probably has more impact on the planet if we show others how to live (more) self-sufficient than to do it all ourselves. Our joy is easy to share with others and it might even inspire them to live more simple. >> Read more

 

Creating an unfashionable minimalistic capsule wardrobe

One rainy Sunday afternoon I was observing the mess that I called my wardrobe. Clothes that technically or ideologically wouldn’t fit anymore, and many items that didn’t go with anything else. Now please don’t get me wrong: I am not at all a fashionista! The function of clothes for me is to keep me comfortable at a good temperature, and protect me from too much sun and sharp objects. >> Read more

 

Smart strategies for self sufficiency

We like our wide variety in freshly produced vitamins all year round. Yes you do get creative when you have heaps of zucchini (courgette) in June or daily kilo’s of tomatoes in August, but after a week it’s not fun anymore.
And besides: more diversity is more nutritious. Eating a variety of foods can help prevent diseases and did you know that all different colors in food bring different nutrients? >> Read more

 

Color your salads all year round!

 

How to become a (better) rebellious anarchist hippie through tomatoes

 

3 Major reasons to build up your self-reliance

 

How to make wine from things that grow in the park? (Rosehip wine is DELICIOUS!)

 

Self-sufficiency and permaculture ethics

 

 

Would you like to live a free, healthy & happy live in harmony with nature?
Would you like help on your path to get there?