The Survival Gardener

by David The Good

Fertilizing

Drift Seeds, Fertilizing, Frugality, Natives, Nitrogen-fixers, Seeds, Videos

Free Nitrogen-Fixer Seeds

I’m not picky when it comes to sources of soil fertility. Sure, I could go the classic route and plant…
Composting, Fertilizing, Soil

Fertility is Everywhere

You can find food for your garden in the strangest places. Fallen leaves, manure, rotten wood, ashes, fish guts, urine,…
Crops, Fertilizing, Garden design, Plant propagation, Sweet potatoes, Tools, Videos

Preparing and Planting a Bed of Sweet Potatoes

Planting a bed of sweet potatoes is easy. Preparing a bed for sweet potatoes is a little harder. That takes…
Fertilizing, Nitrogen-fixers, Soil

Does Synthetic Nitrogen Fertilizer Destroy Soil Carbon?

According to a recent article at Grist: “At a time of climate chaos and ever-growing global greenhouse gas emissions, anything…
Crops, Fertilizing, Grapes

Time to Prune Grapes (if you’re in a mild climate in the Northern Hemisphere)

It’s about time to prune grapes again, at least if you live in a somewhat mild climate. I made this…
Experiments, Fertilizing, Soil

Termite Nest Potting Soil Insanity

I read in an ECHO publication that you can use termite nests to feed crops. Proving that a little bit…
Composting, Fertilizing, Garden design, Videos

Getting the Gardens Going Again

I apologize in advance to those of you dealing with January cold. Maybe this will send some warmth your way.…
Composting, Creatures, Fertilizing

Composting a Rat

Yes indeed, you can compost rats. This one made the fatal mistake of irritating my wife by invading the kitchen…
Announcements, Articles, Composting, Fertilizing, Prepping, Survival Gardening

Could You Fertilize After a Collapse?

I was recently invited by my friend William to post over at The Permaculture Apprentice. If you’re not familiar with…
Composting, Fertilizing

Fertilizing 8 Fruits and Vegetables for Outstanding Flavor

There’s a new post over at The Prepper Project, written by me on a topic of considerable interest: making homegrown…