Directory: Self Sufficiency (58)   Categories Cooking (3) Homemade Cleaning Products (12) Homemade Ovens (6) Homemade Personal Hygiene Products (23) Power Generation (1) Survival (4)   Articles Growing and Harvesting Wheat by Hand An article on growing and harvesting wheat by hand, like it was done in the 'old days'   Books The New Complete Book of Self Sufficiency The New Complete Book of Self Sufficiency by John Seymour - an excellent book for anyone interested in living off the land, great practical advice, pictures and diagrams. The River Cottage Cookbook - Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall A great book on Hugh's experiences living a self sufficient lifestyle for a British TV series. Including his mistakes, tips and recipes for living off the fat of the land and growing your own food. Five acres and independence (a practical guide to the selection and management of the small farm) by M. G. Kains. Classic back to the land book from the 1930s is packed with solid, timeless information and teaches how to make your land self-sufficient. Ten acres enough: a practical experience by Edmund Morris. Published in 1866, showing how a very small farm may be made to keep a large family. With extensive and profitable experience in the cultivation of smaller fruits. Full text is available online.   Web Resources Handy Farm Devices and How to Make Them Written in 1910 the complete book is available online. Has a huge amount of useful information and ideas for the small farm. Oxford Diary Photographs and a three page journal of the Hyde family who had a go at self sufficiency on a one acre block in Oxford, North Canterbury for around 18 months. Tanning kits and products Online ordering of tanning kits, chemicals and products within New Zealand. www.rivercottage.net - Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's official website for his experiences at River Cottage in England. Includes recipes, a discussion forum, advice on growing vegetables and meat. Current Weather Warnings | Bookmark this page | Suggest a listing | Advertise on this page | Our Philosophy This page was last updated on 01 May 2013 All content and images copyright © 2013 Small Kiwi Farms New Zealand. Copyright of linked pages is retained by their owners. Small Kiwi Farms New Zealand is unable to give any assurance regarding the accuracy of this information.