The Survival Gardener

by David The Good

Habitat

Garden design, Grocery Row Garden, Habitat

Helping Life Arrive in Your Garden

Much of the farming we see embraces death and destruction in order to get a yield. The “enemies” of a…
Birds, Habitat

Live Fences and Grey Kingbirds

Two days ago my wife said, “Look out the window – see that bird?” I did, and saw a bird…
Habitat, Insects

It’s the Little Things – Photos from the Garden

This morning I went out to the garden and saw multiple interesting insects and blooms, then thought “hey… I should…
Florida gardening, Food Forest, Habitat, Permaculture, Scrubland

Irrigation in Sandy Soil/Permaculture in Northeast Florida

KS needs some input on irrigation in the sandy soil of Northeast Florida: “Hey David! I sent you an…
Habitat, Trees

Keep the Vegetation / Ants are Termite Control

Christ at Gully Grove shared a good comment on yesterday’s post about starting a food forest “Please don’t try and…
bees, Birds, Creatures, Habitat, Insects

Bird Feeders and Bee Houses

I have written before on attracting beneficial creatures to your yard and garden. I have even built a few bee…
Garden design, Grass, Habitat, Weeds

Natural Vegetative Strips

I came across a fascinating video on “natural vegetative strips” yesterday. Check this out: According to FAO: “Natural vegetative strips…
bees, Habitat, News

Manuka Honey Beats Antibiotics?

Just the name “Manuka honey” makes me feel healthy. “Manuka, honey, would you be my nurse today?” Okay…
Creatures, Habitat, Insectary plants, Trees, Tropical gardening

Kapok Tree Portraits

I never imagined living on a homestead with a kapok tree growing on it, let alone two. I’ve now taken…
Bananas, Figs, Florida gardening, Food Forest, Fruit trees, Garden design, Habitat, Insectary plants, Loquat, Microclimates, Mulberry, Nectarines, Papaya, Peaches, Pear, Pecans, Permaculture

An Orlando Food Forest

A few years ago I helped some friends start a food forest near Orlando. Last week the owner sent me…