The Survival Gardener

by David The Good

Composting

Composting

Using Leaf Duff in the Garden: Video and Article

Harvesting leaf duff (leaf mould) from the woods is a great way to increase the organic matter and mineral content…
Composting

Easy Worm Composting with the Bathtub Worm Bin!

I’m back in the garden again, after a couple of week’s hiatus from YouTube: This bathtub worm bin has really…
Composting, Lasagna Gardening, Trees

Planting a Tree WITHOUT Digging a Hole!

Did you realize you could plant trees without digging holes? Sam Singleton at Scrubland Farmz shared this on his Facebook…
Composting

Humus does not exist in soil?

This is fascinating: Makes sense to me. What is called “humus” is really just the collection of organic material in…
Composting, Florida gardening, Food Forest, South Florida

South Florida Gardening Hacks to Help You Grow LOTS Of Food!

South Florida gardening doesn’t have to be a chore. In fast, you can produce tons of food with very little…
Aminopyralid, Composting

No more free manure…

Gordon writes: I used to get horse barn sweepings (horse manure, urine-soaked sawdust) from a riding school. It was like…
Composting

Melon Pits Work!

Hummingbirdz comments on melon pit success: “I followed your method to compost scraps of meat into the garden with chicken…
Composting

Are Eggshells in Compost Safe?

C asks about eggshells in compost: “David – I would love to hear your opinion on eggshells in compost.We save…
Composting

Swamp Water Results and an Application Method (And Updates from the Homestead)

Phillip shares his swamp water application method and some results. -DTG “We are at the point where the garden is…
Composting

6 Easy Ways to Start Composting RIGHT NOW!

Start Composting Now! Here are six easy unconventional methods to get you started. 1. Continuous piles Get yourself a bin…