The Survival Gardener

by David The Good

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News

But Land is Cheap in (NAME RANDOM US STATE)

I was talking with a friend about buying land near us and he was shocked by the price. He said…
Moringa, Plant propagation

Propagating Moringa from Seeds and Cuttings

I’ve been incredibly busy lately so the YouTube channel hasn’t been a priority; however, I did get a new video…
Soil, Weeds

Wildflowers Repair Broken Ecosystems

Weeds were designed to repair the soil so this isn’t surprising: “Lupine, California poppies and buttercups are putting on a…
Music

She’s Got the Heart of a Tractor

The lyrics on this new TMBG track are pure art: somebody’s here on business shooting mesmeric glances across a crowded…
Garden design, No-till

More Thoughts on No-Till

“When you rototill an area, you kill off a lot of the useful creatures in the soil, both macroscopic and…
Garden design, Raised Beds

Gopher-proof Raised Beds for Sloped Yards

Nice work here: *h/p the permies newsletter.
Biochar

Biochar trench

There is a lot of brush on our garden lot right now, all chopped up and piled in piles. A…
Mulberry, Strawberries

Strawberries are loaded with pesticides

And top the “Dirty Dozen” list yet again: “Strawberries once again top the annual ”Dirty Dozen” list of produce…
Announcements

Facebook/Instagram are GONE & my social media presence

I deleted Facebook a couple of weeks ago and today I followed that up by killing Instagram. Facebook is the…
News

Salad in Antarctica

“Antarctica is not the most likely place to find fresh ingredients for a salad. But German scientists have just collected…
Announcements

Great video – and a great case for growing nuts and fruits from seed

This is cool:
Announcements

The Great American Farm Tour documentary debuts this week

Only six days left until Justin Rhodes’ 50-state tour documentary goes live. Sign up here if you want to watch…

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