Summer

Summer recipes and gardening projects.

Summer is the perfect time to embrace self-sufficiency, with longer days and warmer weather providing endless opportunities for outdoor projects, gardening, and preserving the season’s bounty. On our self-sufficiency blog, you’ll find a treasure trove of summer-themed posts designed to inspire and equip you with the knowledge to make the most of this vibrant season. From tips on growing and harvesting your own fresh produce to creative ways to preserve your summer harvest for the colder months, our blog is your go-to resource for living a sustainable and self-reliant lifestyle all summer long. Whether you’re looking to build new skills, reduce your dependence on the grid, or simply enjoy the rewards of your hard work, our summer posts will guide you every step of the way.

Self-Sufficiency

Bread Recipes

How to Make a Firecracker Marble Bread Braid

How to Make Banana Split Quick Bread

How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Quick Bread

Canning Recipes

How to Make Jalapeno Mint Jelly Recipe

How to Make and Can Roasted Pepper Jam

How to Make and Can Peach Salsa

Summer Gardening

How to Grow Garlic and Know the Signs of When to Harvest

Discover How to Grow Peppers from Seed for Effective Germination!

The Best Drought-Tolerant Plants to Include in Your Survival Garden!

How to DIY a Milk Jug Drip Irrigation System!

The Best Vegetable Garden Trellises for Vining Plants

Got Ants In Your Plants? Get Rid of Ants Now

How to Combat Squash Bugs In the Garden

How to Grow Marigolds As Pest Control In Your Vegetable Garden

How to Effectively Combat Powdery Mildew in Your Garden

How to Release Ladybugs In Your Garden for Organic Pest Control

The Best Garden Snail Control Strategies

How to Plant and Grow a Salsa Garden

Cast Iron Cooking

How to Make Red, White, and Boom Cobbler