Not content with spending less than 5 at the supermarket this week, I decided to darn my socks rather than buy new ones."But James, a new pair of socks would only cost you a few pounds."Well, the price of the thread used came to about a penny so...

I am known to make a chicken last a week. Roasted on Sunday, the chicken's legs and wings are eaten. The rest of the chicken is stripped off, the bones boiled up for stock. Next day, the remaining chicken is made into curry, which will give four...

Here, in Northampton, there are many walks through grey field sites that have been converted into woods and nature trails. These walks offer pleasant shortcuts to various parts of town to which I go shopping. However, I have noticed odd looks from...

I harvested the above a few weeks ago. Plenty of potatoes, onions, shallots, carrots and tomatoes. The lettuce came thick and fast over the summer. Probably my best ever harvest as I have not bought any vegetables this year.My bags are packed and I'm...

I have an opportunity to restart my self-reliant activities in another country. An opportunity to practice what I preach like I have never done before. Keep a look out for new postings at the end of September.