Becky Britton

Becky is a fervent wildlife enthusiast and pet and livestock care expert with a diploma in canine nutrition. With over a decade of experience in animal welfare, Becky lends her expertise to Real Self-Sufficiency through insightful info about pets, livestock, bee keeping, and the practicalities of homesteading.

hearty from scratch

18 Hearty From-Scratch Recipes for Home Cooking

  Cooking from scratch isn’t just a wholesome choice—it’s a practical skill every homesteader and prepper should master. Whether you’re working with homegrown vegetables, dry goods from your pantry, or meat from your freezer, knowing how to build meals from the ground up helps you stay ready for anything. This collection of tried-and-true recipes brings

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From Garden to Teacup: My Top 5 Homegrown Herbal Tea Blends for Winter Wellness

When winter winds blow and temperatures drop, nothing provides comfort quite like a steaming cup of homegrown herbal tea. Over the years, I’ve experimented with countless combinations of herbs from my garden, discovering which blends best support winter wellness. Each season has taught me something new about growing, harvesting, and combining these natural ingredients. What

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Why Are My Potato Plants Flowering? What You Need to Know and Do About Potato Plant Flowers

Potato plants flower because they’re maturing and are ready to be pollinated and produce fruit full of seed. Basically, the potato plant wants to reproduce, and the potato flowers are one of the key parts of that quest.  I always get a little excited when I see my potato plants start to flower, as I

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strawberries growing hydroponically

Hydroponics for Beginners: What Is The Nutrient Film Technique?

The nutrient film technique, or NFT, is an effective but relatively simple hydroponic growing setup designed to give your plants all the essential nutrients they need using a recirculating system. NFT systems are popular because they’re modular, easy to build and expand, let you increase crop yield without too much extra effort, and require minimal

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