The Survival Gardener

by David The Good

Tools

Hoes, Tools, Videos

The Secret to Finding a Really Good Hoe

A clickbait video thumbnail! I’ve wanted to do this video for a while. I’ve covered the material before, but this…
Tools, Videos

Testing Out the Stihl Brush Cutter Buzzsaw Blade

It’s fun! Next I need a plasma torch. Have a great weekend.
Tools, Videos

A Homemade Broadfork!

Josh S. shared pictures today of his homemade broadfork. Meet THE BAHFEEMUS SLAYER 2000! Josh writes: “14” tines, 5′ tall,…
Announcements, Tools

“Russian Miracle Shovel” = a Crazy Broadfork Modification

Last week I posted this video on making easy raised beds with my broadfork and a triangular hoe: In the…
Frugality, Garden design, Raised Beds, Tools

Easy Raised Beds with Only TWO Tools!

When you think of “easy raised beds,” you probably think of using pressure treated wood and a miter saw. That’s…
Survival Plants, Tools, Trees

Family Survival Gardening

Lisa asks about family survival gardening: Hi David I think I’ve found the right place to ask a question or…
Tools, Trees, Videos

Homemade Furniture

Weekend projects: Tomorrow I’ll share a video on planting vanilla orchids – I just popped 6 or more into the…
Articles, Tools

Till Like it’s 1899!

I was published recently over at GardenRant.com with a quick rant about off-grid garden tilling: “For years I rented rototillers…
Tools

My Trick for Picking Up Quality Hoes

It’s not much of a trick, really, as ebay has been around forever, but it’s my go-to source for quality…
Tools

Why I Don’t Use a Scythe (Am I Wrong?)

I’d love to use a scythe instead of a string trimmer. Ah, the scythe. The wonderful, beautiful scythe. Compared to…