The Survival Gardener

by David The Good

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Announcements, Jokes

You can now subscribe to comments (and here’s something hilarious)

Earlier this week Duke Norfolk commented: “BTW, it sure would be nice to have some kind of comment alert function…
Fruit trees, Grafting, Pear

The Curse of the Bradford Pear

I used to have a Bradford pear tree at a house I owned in Tennessee. The flowers were beautiful but…
Announcements, Peaches, Seeds, Videos

How to Germinate a Peach Pit (Animated)

I decided to try something different on YouTube this week. Since my previous video on how to germinate a peach…
Composting, Fertilizing, Videos

Using Seaweed Fertilizer in the Garden

I’m sold on using seaweed fertilizer, whether fresh or purchased – and as people try it for themselves, they’re also…
Crops, Tomatoes

Godfather Tomato Plants

I watched The Godfather for the first time this last week. As a gardener, this was what impressed me the…
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…
Announcements

Woodlanders is shipping for spring

I’ve bought from Woodlanders nursery in the past and appreciated some of the rare plants they offer. I just got…
Announcements

Grow Half Your Groceries in Your Back Yard

I just found out The Grow Network has a free viewing of their film Grow Half Your Groceries in Your…
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…
Tropical gardening

Ground is officially broken!

I need to take some more pictures, but we’ve started working on the land we’re borrowing. I’m digging the beds…
News, Rabbits

Rescue Bunny

“Dad!” “Yes?” I answered. “We found a bunny! He’s hurt!” I came out of my office to find my Daughter…
Announcements

Joel Karsten Unleashed!

Joel Karsten of straw bale gardening fame just stopped by to leave me a few choice words on this post:…

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