David The Good, Author at The Survival Gardener

Chickens

The Chickens are GONE

Getting rid of chickens may be a bad idea… but I did it. You can’t have everything. After almost three…
Spam

99aquaponics: a particularly persistent spammer

Every couple of days I get a new comment on a random post – completely unrelated to content – posted…
Food Forest

A dead time of year

Plowed Field. Oil on canvas, 2014 I’m yearning for spring, even though this winter has been exceptionally mild and particularly…
Jokes

A little gardening humor

Here’s a little gardening humor to start your day. (Click to enlarge) I just came across this comic I did…
Weeds

Cogon grass paper!

I have a problem with cogon grass creeping into my yard from across the street. The stuff is one of…
Poisonous plants, Weeds

Are Rosary Peas Poisonous?

Are rosary peas poisonous? Yep. They’re Florida’s deadliest plant! Today I take a look at the very toxic rosary pea…
Composting

Welcome Survival Summit visitors!

Thank you all for stopping by. Glad you were able to (hopefully) catch The Survival Summit and learn more about…
Creatures, Pest control

Lessons From a Carnivorous Snail

A couple of days ago I was wandering through my yard and wishing for spring. As I did, I saw…
Reviews

Review: Kobalt Magnum Grip Self-Adjusting Locking Pliers

The holidays are tool season. Local stores put out lots of bits and pieces, gadgets and gewgaws, assortments, kits, collections…
Uncategorized

From the Inbox: Ants, Avocado Spots, Growing Bananas, Planting Fruit Trees In Existing Forest

I get asked a lot of questions via e-mail. Usually, but not always, I’m good at getting back to folks.…