Episode Details

Supermarket-free lifestyle - Episode 73

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 Growing Food

Vegetable Garden:

   - Grow a variety of vegetables and herbs.

   - Use techniques like crop rotation and companion planting to maximize yield.

   Fruit Trees and Berry Bushes:

   - Plant apple, pear, peach, and other fruit trees.

   - Grow berry bushes such as raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries.

Greenhouse:

   - Extend the growing season and protect plants from adverse weather.

   Herb Garden:

   - Grow culinary and medicinal herbs.

Aquaponics and Hydroponics:

   - Use these systems to grow plants in water with added nutrients.

Animal Husbandry

Raising Livestock:

   - Keep chickens for eggs and meat.

   - Raise goats, sheep or cows for fibre, milk, cheese, and meat.

   - Keep bees for honey and beeswax.

 Fishing and Aquaculture:

   - Raise fish in ponds or tanks.

   - Utilize local water bodies for fishing.

Foraging and Hunting

Wild Foraging:

   - Gather edible plants, berries, mushrooms, and nuts from the wild.

Hunting:

   - Hunt deer, rabbits, kangaroos and other game for meat.

Food Preservation

Canning and Pickling:

   - Preserve fruits, vegetables, and meats.

Drying and Dehydrating:

   - Dry herbs, fruits, and meats.

Fermenting:

   - Make sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt, and kombucha.

Freezing:

   - Freeze fruits, vegetables, and meats for long-term storage.

Homemade Household Supplies

Cleaning Supplies:

   - Make natural cleaners using vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils.

Personal Care Products:

   - Make soap, shampoo, and toothpaste using natural ingredients.

   - Use homemade or reusable items like cloth diapers and menstrual products.

Textiles: