The Survival Gardener

by David The Good

David The Good

Creatures, Jokes

Edible molluscs

In case anyone has a hankering for snails, I humbly present a list of edible molluscs, discovered on the amazing…
Crops, Mustard, Survival Plant Profiles

Survival Plant Profile: Mustard

Growing mustard in Florida is easy and very satisfying. Mustard greens are my new favorite potherb. This plant is easy…
Natives

Plant native plants to save water: debunked!

Have you ever heard that you should “plant native plants to save water?” I chuckled at this article for the…
Florida gardening

Florida Gardening in January

Florida gardening in January January is a time of rest and reflection for most Florida gardeners in the northern half…
Crops, Taro

Duckweed and Edible-leaved Taro

Don’t these plants just look cool? They’re growing in a plastic bin that was left in my barn by the…
Bananas, Crops, Fruit trees, Greywater, Malanga

A Greywater Oasis: Reusing kitchen sink water!

I’ve started a greywater oasis project and am reusing kitchen sink water thanks to this book. I live in a…
Permaculture

100+ Acre Profitable Permaculture Farm

Yes, there can be such a thing as a profitable permaculture farm. Here’s a fascinating interview with farmer Mark Shepard…
Illegal gardening

Helvenston garden fight goes to Orlando’s City Hall on Tuesday

Here’s the press release and a link to the new proposed regulations: “Friends and Supporters – We have attached the…
Crops, Nitrogen-fixers, Peas, Survival Plant Profiles

Survival Plant Profile: Peas

Growing peas in Florida might not occur to new gardeners here; after all, peas seem rather… European, not tropical! Fortunately,…
Container Gardening

Self-Watering Container Gardening

Here’s a clever tiny garden design for those of you stuck in a pathetic condo-centric existence: http://www.urbanorganicgardener.com/2010/06/how-to-make-self-watering-container/ And… BTW… what…