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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

Garden visits

Well I guess that's Melbourne or should we just say cities , out in the country I have always found folks to be friendly and accomodating , all types of communities can have their odd ones but do...

Well I guess that's Melbourne or should we just say cities , out in the country I have always found folks to be friendly and accomodating , all types of communities can have their odd ones but do we have to live our life looking over our shoulder for them , I tend to feel generosity will attract...

Well I guess that's Melbourne or should we just say cities , out in the country I have always found folks to be friendly and accomodating , all types of communities can have their odd ones but do we have to live our life looking over our shoulder...

Well I guess that's Melbourne or should we just say cities , out in the country I have always found folks to be friendly and accomodating , all types of communities can have their odd ones but do...

Raymondo, Nov 3, 2019

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Raymondo: Nov 12, 2019 at 9:08 PM

filtering by location?

Maybe instead of a new feature we could just have forums for specific climates, if that would be easier? Like if you want advice or want to hear about experiences from people who grow in the same...

Maybe instead of a new feature we could just have forums for specific climates, if that would be easier? Like if you want advice or want to hear about experiences from people who grow in the same climate as you, instead of posting on the generic forums, you could post on a forum specifically...

Maybe instead of a new feature we could just have forums for specific climates, if that would be easier? Like if you want advice or want to hear about experiences from people who grow in the same climate as you, instead of posting on the generic...

Maybe instead of a new feature we could just have forums for specific climates, if that would be easier? Like if you want advice or want to hear about experiences from people who grow in the same...

Walt, Nov 6, 2019

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PestoMuncher: Nov 10, 2019 at 4:34 PM

Self Sufficient Me . com Writer/Contributor Trial Proposal

Mark, would love to participate in this. I have some experience in poultry, bees, and gardening, writing....I am also a draftsman so I would love to collaborate and draw up some of your plans for...

Mark, would love to participate in this. I have some experience in poultry, bees, and gardening, writing....I am also a draftsman so I would love to collaborate and draw up some of your plans for raised beds, chicken pens, etc, if you wish to share them on your blog. Anyway I can help... I...

Mark, would love to participate in this. I have some experience in poultry, bees, and gardening, writing....I am also a draftsman so I would love to collaborate and draw up some of your plans for raised beds, chicken pens, etc, if you wish to...

Mark, would love to participate in this. I have some experience in poultry, bees, and gardening, writing....I am also a draftsman so I would love to collaborate and draw up some of your plans for...

Mark, Mar 12, 2019

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Walt: Nov 9, 2019 at 4:08 AM

November 2019 Competition - General Knowledge

It has been too long! Where has the year gone? :blush:

Competition Time! WIN $200 in PayPal CASH! The prize will be emailed directly to your inbox :twothumbsup:

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you all for...

It has been too long! Where has the year gone? :blush:

Competition Time! WIN $200 in PayPal CASH! The prize will be emailed directly to your inbox :twothumbsup:

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you all for supporting SSC! Visitors to our Website are valued greatly, but it's our members who interact with...

It has been too long! Where has the year gone? :blush:

Competition Time! WIN $200 in PayPal CASH! The prize will be emailed directly to your inbox :twothumbsup:

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you all for supporting SSC! Visitors to our Website are...

It has been too long! Where has the year gone? :blush:

Competition Time! WIN $200 in PayPal CASH! The prize will be emailed directly to your inbox :twothumbsup:

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you all for...

Mark, Nov 6, 2019

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Mark: Nov 6, 2019

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My forum absence

Well, I might as well double post here in this thread since it's on the subject of my absence again :blush:

If you follow me on other platforms or social media such as Instagram you'd know I've been...

Well, I might as well double post here in this thread since it's on the subject of my absence again :blush:

If you follow me on other platforms or social media such as Instagram you'd know I've been overseas for the past 5 weeks and whilst I have posted occasionally on Insta, FB, Patreon, and YouTube...

Well, I might as well double post here in this thread since it's on the subject of my absence again :blush:

If you follow me on other platforms or social media such as Instagram you'd know I've been overseas for the past 5 weeks and whilst I have...

Well, I might as well double post here in this thread since it's on the subject of my absence again :blush:

If you follow me on other platforms or social media such as Instagram you'd know I've been...

Mark, Jun 19, 2019

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Mark: Sep 6, 2019

Question Why is this site showing for me as '! Not Secure !' ?

Hi wink, if you just joined, the browser window wouldn't have all the security details until you close the original browser window, open a new one and log in. The logging in process should provide...

Hi wink, if you just joined, the browser window wouldn't have all the security details until you close the original browser window, open a new one and log in. The logging in process should provide your browser software with all the pertinent info to give you secure browsing. I'm sure the next...

Hi wink, if you just joined, the browser window wouldn't have all the security details until you close the original browser window, open a new one and log in. The logging in process should provide your browser software with all the pertinent info...

Hi wink, if you just joined, the browser window wouldn't have all the security details until you close the original browser window, open a new one and log in. The logging in process should provide...

Wink, Jun 13, 2019

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ClissAT: Jun 16, 2019

April Competition - General Knowledge

Hi Mark I am feeling like a bit of a dill now ( excuse the pun but it is time to plant that beautifull herb ) I just checked my PayPal account and found the transfer for $100 is there not sure...

Hi Mark I am feeling like a bit of a dill now ( excuse the pun but it is time to plant that beautifull herb ) I just checked my PayPal account and found the transfer for $100 is there not sure what happened to the original email but all good now I've taken up enough of your time , cheers and...

Hi Mark I am feeling like a bit of a dill now ( excuse the pun but it is time to plant that beautifull herb ) I just checked my PayPal account and found the transfer for $100 is there not sure what happened to the original email but all good now...

Hi Mark I am feeling like a bit of a dill now ( excuse the pun but it is time to plant that beautifull herb ) I just checked my PayPal account and found the transfer for $100 is there not sure...

Mark, Apr 23, 2019

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Raymondo: May 18, 2019

New Year Competition - General Knowledge

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

Mark, Jan 28, 2019

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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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Mark: Jan 4, 2019

November Competition - General Knowledge

Congrats, well deserved

Mark, Nov 22, 2018

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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

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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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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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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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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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Mark: Aug 1, 2018

June Competition - General Knowledge

Congrats Auron! :thumbsup:

Mark, Jun 30, 2018

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ClissAT: Jul 12, 2018

April/May Competition - General Knowledge

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

Mark, May 28, 2018

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Mark: Jun 17, 2018

May Competition 2018

We're on Clissa! :twothumbsup:

Mark, May 3, 2018

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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