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Premium Member GOLD Hi everyone, you may notice some Premium Members now have been awarded a GOLD banner (shown on their avatar). The GOLD banner is awarded to Premium Members who have been...

Premium Member GOLD Hi everyone, you may notice some Premium Members now have been awarded a GOLD banner (shown on their avatar). The GOLD banner is awarded to Premium Members who have been active on our forums. Premium Members will automatically be awarded or lose their GOLD banner...

Premium Member GOLD Hi everyone, you may notice some Premium Members now have been awarded a GOLD banner (shown on their avatar). The GOLD banner is awarded to Premium Members who have been active on our forums. Premium Members will...

Premium Member GOLD Hi everyone, you may notice some Premium Members now have been awarded a GOLD banner (shown on their avatar). The GOLD banner is awarded to Premium Members who have been...

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Mark, Jul 26, 2013

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Mark: Oct 18, 2014

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Signatures for members

Signature once Members signatures (below their post) will now only be seen once per page for Premium Members. This will make the forums a little tidier and speed up load times slightly.

Mark, Jun 6, 2013

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Mark: Sep 24, 2014

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Competitions Info/Guidelines

Competition Page click here

Here's some important information about competitions held on SSC: Eligibility - Competitions held on SSC are open to Premium Members "GOLD" only. Registered members...

Competition Page click here

Here's some important information about competitions held on SSC: Eligibility - Competitions held on SSC are open to Premium Members "GOLD" only. Registered members and visitors will be able to view the competition details but not enter. To become a Premium Member...

Competition Page click here

Here's some important information about competitions held on SSC: Eligibility - Competitions held on SSC are open to Premium Members "GOLD" only. Registered members and visitors will be able to view the competition...

Competition Page click here

Here's some important information about competitions held on SSC: Eligibility - Competitions held on SSC are open to Premium Members "GOLD" only. Registered members...

Mark, Nov 24, 2013

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Mark: Nov 24, 2013

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New member moderation rules

Due to the constant threat of spam targeted at forums all over the internet, we now have new moderation rules in place to combat human spammers. Please note the following - Members will not be...

Due to the constant threat of spam targeted at forums all over the internet, we now have new moderation rules in place to combat human spammers. Please note the following - Members will not be permitted to add a link (eg www.selfsufficientme.com) anywhere on the forum or create a signature...

Due to the constant threat of spam targeted at forums all over the internet, we now have new moderation rules in place to combat human spammers. Please note the following - Members will not be permitted to add a link (eg...

Due to the constant threat of spam targeted at forums all over the internet, we now have new moderation rules in place to combat human spammers. Please note the following - Members will not be...

Mark, Jun 6, 2013

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Mark: Jun 6, 2013

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Forum Etiquette

The following points are a simple etiquette guide to using the Self Sufficient Culture Community Forums and are designed to give a friendly reminder to all users about best forum practises and...

The following points are a simple etiquette guide to using the Self Sufficient Culture Community Forums and are designed to give a friendly reminder to all users about best forum practises and ways we can utilise our forums for our own benefit but also whilst being thoughtful of others. Most of...

The following points are a simple etiquette guide to using the Self Sufficient Culture Community Forums and are designed to give a friendly reminder to all users about best forum practises and ways we can utilise our forums for our own benefit...

The following points are a simple etiquette guide to using the Self Sufficient Culture Community Forums and are designed to give a friendly reminder to all users about best forum practises and...

Mark, Jul 30, 2012

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Mark: Jul 30, 2012

New Year Competition - General Knowledge

No worries Kate thanks for your continued support on our forum!

Mark, Jan 28, 2019

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Views:: 153

Mark: Feb 12, 2019

Possible website disruptions

Thanks Clissa, and I want to put more effort into this forum this year also - I just have to work through some mounting behind the scenes admin to free me up...

Mark, Dec 30, 2018

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Views:: 168

Mark: Jan 4, 2019

November Competition - General Knowledge

Congrats, well deserved

Mark, Nov 22, 2018

Replies:: 5

Views:: 317

Letsgokate: Dec 5, 2018

October Competition - General Knowledge

We got ours a few years back and use the HELL out of it every day! Does save plastic

Mark, Oct 17, 2018

Replies:: 3

Views:: 372

Mark: Nov 22, 2018

Back from holidays in the USA

Hello everyone, I'm back from our trip to the USA and will endeavour to work on our forum updating things and fixing issues such as that dreaded photo competition that is still broken! I had the...

Hello everyone, I'm back from our trip to the USA and will endeavour to work on our forum updating things and fixing issues such as that dreaded photo competition that is still broken! I had the developer supposedly fix it himself but obviously, the bugs still remain. If you follow my YouTube...

Hello everyone, I'm back from our trip to the USA and will endeavour to work on our forum updating things and fixing issues such as that dreaded photo competition that is still broken! I had the developer supposedly fix it himself but obviously,...

Hello everyone, I'm back from our trip to the USA and will endeavour to work on our forum updating things and fixing issues such as that dreaded photo competition that is still broken! I had the...

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Mark, Oct 16, 2018

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Mark: Oct 16, 2018

August Competition - General Knowledge

Same from me Andrew. Yes lots of wasted dollars sitting on curbsides all across Oz. The thing is you have to drive past most of them which for me anyway, just about tears my heart out, because...

Same from me Andrew. Yes lots of wasted dollars sitting on curbsides all across Oz. The thing is you have to drive past most of them which for me anyway, just about tears my heart out, because otherwise your yard would look like a rubbish tip! Such a dilemma.

Same from me Andrew. Yes lots of wasted dollars sitting on curbsides all across Oz. The thing is you have to drive past most of them which for me anyway, just about tears my heart out, because otherwise your yard would look like a rubbish...

Same from me Andrew. Yes lots of wasted dollars sitting on curbsides all across Oz. The thing is you have to drive past most of them which for me anyway, just about tears my heart out, because...

Mark, Aug 27, 2018

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Views:: 469

ClissAT: Sep 19, 2018

July Competition - General Knowledge

Congrats Kate! I'm sure if we added up what we spend on our gardens, it would be much cheaper to buy from local organic store!

Mark, Jul 23, 2018

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Views:: 505

ClissAT: Aug 3, 2018

Photo of the month thread

Woo hoo! Fantastic Mark :twothumbsup:

.If only I had a PC to process my photos properly!!

Woo hoo! Fantastic Mark :twothumbsup:

.If only I had a PC to process my photos properly!!

Woo hoo! Fantastic Mark :twothumbsup:

.If only I had a PC to process my photos properly!!

Woo hoo! Fantastic Mark :twothumbsup:

.If only I had a PC to process my photos properly!!

ClissAT, Jun 23, 2017

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Views:: 1,022

ClissAT: Aug 1, 2018

Forum upgrade

It seems that waiting for 12 months might be the consensus... There's no rush - I'll revisit the upgrade next year then :thumbsup:

Mark, Jul 26, 2018

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Views:: 422

Mark: Aug 1, 2018

June Competition - General Knowledge

Congrats Auron! :thumbsup:

Mark, Jun 30, 2018

Replies:: 2

Views:: 323

ClissAT: Jul 12, 2018

April/May Competition - General Knowledge

Thanks for your ongoing and active support of our forum Kate!

Mark, May 28, 2018

Replies:: 4

Views:: 460

Mark: Jun 17, 2018

May Competition 2018

We're on Clissa! :twothumbsup:

Mark, May 3, 2018

Replies:: 2

Views:: 418

Mark: May 28, 2018

March Competition - General Knowledge

No worries. Both my wife and I enjoy watching Vasili's Garden. Apart from the product promotion, there are plenty of simple tips for growing fruit and vegetables. Highly recommend it to anyone who...

No worries. Both my wife and I enjoy watching Vasili's Garden. Apart from the product promotion, there are plenty of simple tips for growing fruit and vegetables. Highly recommend it to anyone who hasn't watched it.

No worries. Both my wife and I enjoy watching Vasili's Garden. Apart from the product promotion, there are plenty of simple tips for growing fruit and vegetables. Highly recommend it to anyone who...

Mark, Mar 25, 2018

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Views:: 948

DarrenP: May 2, 2018

Forum access problem

I'm in!

Finally, my host has unblocked my IP and I can now access the forum from my PC... That was a weird problem o_O

Glad no one else is having issues then. Thanks

I'm in!

Finally, my host has unblocked my IP and I can now access the forum from my PC... That was a weird problem o_O

Glad no one else is having issues then. Thanks

I'm in!

Finally, my host has unblocked my IP and I can now access the forum from my PC... That was a weird problem o_O

Glad no one else is having issues then. Thanks

I'm in!

Finally, my host has unblocked my IP and I can now access the forum from my PC... That was a weird problem o_O

Glad no one else is having issues then. Thanks

Mark, Apr 5, 2018

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Views:: 427

Mark: Apr 6, 2018

February Competition - General Knowledge

Thanks DarrenP, it will come in very handy.

Mark, Feb 15, 2018

Replies:: 4

Views:: 617

Lois: Mar 2, 2018

Happy New Year 2018 Competition - General Knowledge

Hi @Helen Auriga congratulations you are our comp winner! Sorry about the late confirmation...

Mark, Jan 13, 2018

Replies:: 2

Views:: 529

Mark: Feb 8, 2018

Xmas 2017 Special SSC Competition (General Knowledge)

Awesome. Hope that bin (and the worms) provide you with years of service.

Mark, Dec 11, 2017

Replies:: 5

Views:: 684

Ash: Jan 1, 2018

November Competition (General Knowledge)

Good one! Sounds like a great variety of each!

Mark, Nov 30, 2017

Replies:: 5

Views:: 689

Ash: Dec 16, 2017

October Competition (General Knowledge)

Fantastic image!

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Mark, Oct 29, 2017

Replies:: 4

Views:: 810

Mark: Nov 19, 2017

September Competition (General Knowledge)

Yeah, it's pretty handy - we use it all the time (especially for online purchases). Lucky you hey, India - fantastic!

Mark, Sep 25, 2017

Replies:: 7

Views:: 898

Mark: Oct 16, 2017

August Competition (General Knowledge)

thanks all. Been tough with work, and the spuds are doing their own thing through my neglect but I've managed to kill all but one of my strawberry planters. I need more time to achieve better...

thanks all. Been tough with work, and the spuds are doing their own thing through my neglect but I've managed to kill all but one of my strawberry planters. I need more time to achieve better results...

thanks all. Been tough with work, and the spuds are doing their own thing through my neglect but I've managed to kill all but one of my strawberry planters. I need more time to achieve better...

Mark, Aug 24, 2017

Replies:: 7

Views:: 966

Ash: Sep 29, 2017

Self-Sufficient Photo of the month?

@Mark It's ok to take care of business on other things when the need arises. Sometimes you need to prioritise things. All good mate.

ClissAT, Aug 3, 2017

Replies:: 11

Views:: 1,142

Steve: Sep 2, 2017

July Competition (General Knowledge)

They're the little cup type with the float to keep them topped up. But they aren't the ones you mount in a drum or PVC pipe, these have a hose that you can connect up to the water source. Hard to...

They're the little cup type with the float to keep them topped up. But they aren't the ones you mount in a drum or PVC pipe, these have a hose that you can connect up to the water source. Hard to explain but yes I will get some pics and start a thread. We love it when we are able to get eggs...

They're the little cup type with the float to keep them topped up. But they aren't the ones you mount in a drum or PVC pipe, these have a hose that you can connect up to the water source. Hard to explain but yes I will get some pics and start a...

They're the little cup type with the float to keep them topped up. But they aren't the ones you mount in a drum or PVC pipe, these have a hose that you can connect up to the water source. Hard to...

Mark, Jul 25, 2017