The Survival Gardener

by David The Good

Seeds

Seeds, Videos

Vintage science video: “Journey of Life”

I remember seeing “Journey of Life” from the Moody Science Institute as a kid and becoming totally fascinated with seeds:…
Corn, Crops, GMO, Seeds

GMO Corn vs. Organic Corn

GMO corn vs organic corn? No comparison! Why grow this: …
Avocado, Fruit trees, Seeds, Trees

How Long Does it Take An Avocado To Bear Fruit?

So… how long does it take an avocado to bear fruit? With Eddy’s method… as short as 3 years… but…
Seeds

Why Direct Seeding is a Great Idea

When I don’t have a choice or if conditions are too harsh, I transplant seedlings; otherwise, I think direct seeding…
Seeds, Trees

Reasons NOT to start fruit trees from seeds (and why they’re dumb)

Rachel and I were talking this morning about starting trees from seeds and why some people simply won’t do it.…
Citrus, Fruit trees, Seeds, Trees

Growing fruit trees from seed: a success story

Still not sure about growing fruit trees from seed? Today’s story will change your mind. Allen the Beekeeper shared some…
Fruit trees, Seeds, Trees

The Long-Awaited, Gigantic, Starting Fruit Trees From Seed Post

Okay… I’ve posted on before on starting fruit trees from seed… and I’ve written a bit about starting nuts here,…
Seed saving, Seeds

Saving seed

Saving seed is easier than you might think. I’ve saved seeds for years. Some, like beans, work really well (that…
Crops, Seeds

Test Crops for 2013

Okay… since it’s that time of year… let’s talk trial varieties. Tex Cuban grain corn (grew a small amount…
Encouragement, Garden design, Seeds

New Year’s Gardening Resolutions?

Here at Econopocalypse Ranch, we’re going through seed catalogs and having a blast while making our new year’s gardening resolutions.…