Gardening in a traditional urban home connected to the municipal water, sewer, gas, and electricity systems is a very different prospect from working the land off the grid. What tips do newcomers to off grid living need?

Of course we want to make our gardens beautiful. But many of us share a concern of saving water. So what kind of garden style can you find that fits all of your needs? Here is some information to help answer that question and help you develop some great ideas along the way.

Traditionally used in Mongolia, Siberia and Turkey, yurts today are becoming a popular accommodation for "glampers" and provide an experience that's back in tune with nature without the creature comforts we have become accustomed to. Living in a yurt is extremely liberating although at the same time, isolating.

You may have heard the term before, but what is permaculture? And what does that mean for us, and how do we create a permaculture garden?

Since human beings first discovered fire, they have been cooking without electricity or gas. Now, even though most people have access to the electricity grid, fire is still a simple, delicious, and fun way to cook food off the grid. But fire isn't the only effective method of off-grid cooking. The sun itself can cook a tasty meal for you with the right tools and a little bit of patience.

Living off the grid requires being in tune with nature. Solid preparation and an understanding of your environment can go a long way toward ensuring that your off-grid life is a safe one. But extreme weather is becoming increasingly familiar and wild, unpredictable storms are becoming more frequent.