We are unable to get traditional power here. Off grid is a necessity for us. Wind with solar and batteries are the plan, it just needs to be earned and saved for first.

We are mindful of our use as dollar for dollar a generator is MUCH more costly.

The more you use it the more it costs... And there are costs in oil and maintenance and pollution ( air and noise). It needs to be depended on so we take good care of it.

I manage debt free with the goal of earning a dollar for today and one for tomorrow... By being frugal we have more to work with for the future. Saving today by smart choices to fund a better tomorrow!

I hope that helps...I tend to ramble!

I am a gardener as well... To me that is my meditation time.

Hugs... Enjoy those gardens... I hope you share pics!