The Survival Gardener

by David The Good

Tools

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…
Apple, Grafting, Tools

Grafting with Household Supplies

Steven demonstrates how easy grafting can be: Seriously… you can graft with a pocketknife and electrical tape. Nature is amazing…
Homesteading, Tools

What is the Best Wood Finish for Tool Handles?

What is the best wood finish for tool handles? That is a can of worms, but today I’ll give you…
Tools, Videos

Machete Safety

I can’t believe Rachel jumped in and did this… she’s amazing. And hilarious. Enjoy: Have a great weekend!
Tools

Machetes are the best

I have some entertaining machete footage in my latest video: I was given my first machete when I was a…
Tools

My new tool recommendation page

I’m a tool junkie. I spend a chapter in Grow and Die: The Good Guide to Survival Gardening covering some…
Homesteading, Tools, Videos

Easy-to-Build Modernist Cinder Block Bookshelves… That Actually Look Good

I’ve been meaning to share photos of my cinder block bookshelves for a long time but I didn’t get around…
Tools

The Top 5 Best Garden Hoes

I’m a big fan of simple garden tools – and the hoe is one of my all-time favorites. Unfortunately, thanks…
Tools

Growing A Tool Handle

My friend Connor invited me and a few other plant geeks (including Andi Houston and Andy Firk) over to his…
Cooking, Rocket Stoves, Tools, Uncategorized

How To Make Recycled Paper Fire Bricks

My friends Kim and Bill showed me how to make recycled paper fire bricks last week and graciously allowed me to film…