The Survival Gardener

by David The Good

David The Good

Chickens

The Scrubland Avenger Builds Justin Rhodes ChickShaw

The Scrubland Avenger just built Justin Rhodes ChickShaw potable chicken coop based on Justin’s plans. He writes: “Here’s my version…
Announcements

Matthew Incoming!

Florida is in the bulls-eye right now. Cuba, Haiti and the Bahamas have already been nailed by Hurricane Matthew… lots…
Foraging, Survival Plant Profiles, Survival Plants

Dandelions as a Survival Food?

Jeff recently asked this question about dandelions as a survival food over at the survival plant profiles page: “Have you…
Apple, Fruit trees, Seeds, Videos

Steven’s Seedling Apple Tree Update

Steven recently posted a new video updating us on the progress of his seedling apple tree – the first one…
Drift Seeds, Seeds

Sea Coconuts

The sea coconut (Manicaria saccifera), not to be confused with the true coconut (Cocos nucifera), is a common drift seed.…
Chickens

What Killed My Chickens?

Justin Rhodes asks this question with hilarious results: …and I get a cameo. Enjoy.
Announcements, Crops, Pumpkins and squash

Bob the Pumpkin

I keep finding interesting new varieties (which are really not new at all) of pumpkin at roadside stands and markets…
Food Forest

The Beach or the Mountains?

Soon I’ll need to make a choice. Now that I have a car – woo-hoo! – Rachel and I need…
Crops, Pumpkins and squash, Seed saving

Another Market Pumpkin Find!

I found another remarkable pumpkin, this time at a roadside stand miles from where I found the orange one I…
Articles, The Prepper Project

Fall Gardening Guide: My Top 3 High Calorie Survival Crops

The Top 3 Highest Calorie Survival Crops For Fall/Winter Gardening Unlike the spring and summer, fall is a time when…