Freedom Forest is our 3 acre Self-sufficiency farm in the South of England, incorporating Food Forests, Permaculture Gardens & wildlife habitat - Our evolving expression of sustainable growing & living.
Set on a gentle sloping valley with an acre of native woodland, a small stream and full sun growing areas for our fruit, vegetables & hardy tropicals, we use organic, no-dig methods focusing on soil health, biodiversity and creating balanced ecosystems by working with nature on our beautiful off grid site.
On this channel we share gardening tips, our Self-sufficient living journey and how we’re achieving around 80% food self-sufficiency. We also share our favourite recipes, herbal tonics plus all the things we love most about living an amazing outdoor lifestyle, being close to nature & connected to the land.
We look forward to seeing you in the comments
Peace & Plants ✌️ 🌿
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Freedom Forest Life | Self-Sufficiency
Over the years we have gradually made lifestyle changes to help us move towards a healthy life and to lower the impact we have on the planet.
As we have gathered more knowledge and had our eyes opened to many aspects of life we once trusted, we have found alternatives for everyday products and also learnt how to grow the foods we love most for ourself.
In this weeks video we shared 8 Supermarket Staples We STOPPED Buying and Why!
👉 https://youtu.be/txuPhGsZZx4
These changed not only help us to live on a very small budget, but they also give us better knowledge and control over exactly what we are putting in our bodies!
We hope this video gives you some ideas for changes you might like to make or try too.
We'd love to hear about the positive changes you focus on also, so that we can all learn how to be healthier and gentler on the planet together 💚✌️🌿
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Did you see this weeks EXPLOSIVE video!?!
This drink has literally changed my life!
👉 https://youtu.be/OTXffOjwBck
Its naturally carbonated, HEALTHY, delicious and EASILY Homemade for pennies?!
I've been brewing Kombucha for over 7 continuous years, without ever losing a SCOBY - this drink has become part of our money saving, healthy luxuries and hopefully this video will inspire you to give it go too 🥂
If you have any brewing tips to share, feel free to pop them in the comments 👇💭
We'll see you there 💚✌️🌿
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The last of the Summer harvest from our Polytunnel!
I find it difficult clearing plants that could continue feeding us for a bit longer, but there comes a time when you have to call it, to keep production flowing and the time has come for this space!!
You can see what we plant that helps keep us up to 80% self-sufficient and gives us fresh harvests ALL through Winter in our latest video here 👉 https://youtu.be/zZe0rKkFlgs
Let us know what your favourite Winter Crops are in the comments - we’ll see you there 💚✌️🌿
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It’s garlic planting season 🧄 Have you got your cloves in the ground yet?
Autumn is our favoured time, and getting garlic planted now is one of the most rewarding jobs in the garden or homestead.
If you’ve ever had allium rust keep your crop from reaching full size, you'll know how frustrating it is - But by making a few simple changes to how you plant you can massively reduce the risk of rust finishing your garlic growing season too soon.
If you're preparing your beds this week, WATCH THIS VIDEO FIRST - we share 8 organic techniques to help reduce and even prevent rust 🧡
👉 Watch here: https://youtu.be/nj-jUFTqvRs
Have you struggled with rust on Garlic in the past where you are? 💭👇
Look forward to seeing you in the comments 💚✌️🌿
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October is still a busy time on the smallholding and also a big turning point. 🍂
As the days grow cooler and darker, everything we harvest, preserve, and store right now makes all the difference in carrying us through the cold winter months.. or sets us up for earlier harvests in Spring.
The jobs often feel never ending, processing apple harvests, clearing beds, replanting for winter... yet there is something deeply rewarding about eating nearly entirely from this land, especially in the depths of Winter.
Grab a hot drink, cozy up, and join us for our latest video:
👉 https://youtu.be/-SKg_8z9DkE
How are your autumn preparations coming along this year? What’s currently keeping you busy in the garden or kitchen? 💭👇
See you in the comments 💚✌️🌿
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Winter food security from our smallholding really comes down to two major calorie staples... Pumpkins and Potatoes 🎃🥔
If either of these takes a hit, the winter pantry looks very bare!
In our latest vlog, we’re bringing in the harvest, after testing a brand-new zero-watering method with our Potatoes, dealing with unwelcome visitors in the squash patch, and seeing if our harvest will actually carry us through to spring!
Watch the full harvest vlog here 👉 https://youtu.be/ONa9cZ-Lqkg
How are your winter stores looking this autumn? What's filling your root cellar or pantry shelves right now?
Wishing you all abundant harvests 🧡✌️🌿
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With unpredictable seasons ahead, we spent the last few weeks working on some pretty BIG backup systems - digging an emergency pond, installing an additional rainwater harvesting tanks and a few other smaller side projects too!
For those of you managing land or off-grid systems: What’s your primary line of defence against drought or dry spells? (Ponds, boreholes, IBC's, deep mulch etc?)
If you haven’t seen the video yet, catch the build and tour here: 👉 https://youtu.be/0iolrqevsKA
We look forward to seeing you in the comments 💚✌️🌿
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Celebrating October with Quince and Apple Crumble 🧡
If you've missed any of our recent videos, i've been sharing lots of seasonal recipes and food self-sufficiency ideas ...
Beyond Beetroot Burgers 👉 https://youtu.be/MTzBR6_aw1A
Early Autumn Harvest ideas 👉 https://youtu.be/S03Mreku4dk
Roasted Tomato Paste 👉 https://youtu.be/_zGgXIwjm7M
Will be sharing more soon - Let me know in the comments what seasonal recipes you are LOVING right now???
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Nothing beats heading outside and shopping directly from the garden for dinner!
In our latest video, we harvested fresh beetroot, Tomatoes and herbs to whip up one of our absolute favourite self-sufficient meals: homemade 'Beyond Beetroot Burgers'.
🎥 Watch the full Harvest & Recipe here 👉 https://youtu.be/MTzBR6_aw1A
What's your all-time favourite meal to make using fresh homegrown produce?
Let us know in the comments - We look forward to seeing you there 💭👇
Happy Gardening 💚✌️🌿
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Autumn is here, and I'm busier than ever in the kitchen and garden!
🎥 👉 https://youtu.be/S03Mreku4dk
In this weeks vlog, we’re preserving our late Summer and Autumn abundance to see us through the winter months ahead, plus checking in on the first half of our main crop potato harvest.
Sending you all beautiful Autumn Equinox blessings 🧡 See you in the comments ✌️🌿
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