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Alternative Methods to Weed Control

Posted on September 23, 2023 by Ron & Johanna Melchiore

I know this post is coming a little late to be useful this year but I’m hoping this post will be helpful next growing season for all gardeners and homeowners who wrestle with weed control. Unless weeds are dealt with … Continue reading →

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The Off-Grid Dream – the Realities

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Ron & Johanna Melchiore

Going off-grid is your dream, but how do you proceed? Where do you begin? First you need to come to grips with the realities of going off-grid. We’ve lived the off-grid dream for 41 years beginning in northern Maine at … Continue reading →

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Look at What You’ve Accomplished!

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Ron & Johanna Melchiore

Every time we tap into the daily news, it seems we are greeted with more chaos and turmoil. Today, we’d like to share some upbeat, happy news. You folks who have supported us with your encouragement and book purchases have … Continue reading →

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Our New Book – The Self-Sufficient Backyard: For the Independent Homesteader

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Ron & Johanna Melchiore

Johanna and I are thrilled to announce that our new book The Self-Sufficient Backyard: For the Independent Homesteader is available for purchase in both ebook format and/or printed copy. Here is the link to the webpage: https://self-sufficient-backyard.com/my-book/ We are not … Continue reading →

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Forest Fires and How We Survived Them – Part 1

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Ron & Johanna Melchiore

You never want to look out your window or step outdoors and see a column of black/gray smoke rising from the nearby forest. That happened several times to us when we lived out in the Saskatchewan wilderness. Those experiences give … Continue reading →

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