The Survival Gardener

by David The Good

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Jaboticaba, Seeds

Two Seeds and Lots of Promise

I apologize for the late post today. I had a paperwork issue that needed clearing up this morning, which led…
Books

From Cover to Cover in Record Time

Over the last month, I’ve read a half-dozen or so entertaining books and a few which were less entertaining –…
Corn, Crops, Pumpkins and squash

Hubbards and then No Hubbards

First, fail your way to success: And then you see the Hubbards, just a few days before the vine borers…
Announcements, Videos

YouTube Blues II

Karla isn’t a fan of the daily YouTubing: “What are the “few successful videos”? I’d bet they are evergreen feature…
keyhole gardens

Keyhole Gardens vs Row Gardens

Elizabeth considers keyhole gardens vs row gardens: “David, I enjoy your practical approach to organic/permaculture. I currently garden annual vegetables…
Announcements, Composting, Trees

8 Ways to Use Fallen Trees after a Hurricane

I hit the local resort yesterday and took a little time to record a video sharing my ideas on using…
Videos

YouTube Blues

As much as I’ve enjoyed building up my YouTube channel, it often works out to more trouble than it’s worth.…
Trees

Albizia Saman Wood – AKA Monkeypod Wood

I really scored a few weeks ago. I got a log of saman wood AKA monkeypod from a local resort.…
Crops, Pumpkins and squash, Seed saving, Seeds

Delayed Sprouting on Seminole Pumpkins?

A couple of days ago I posted a tour of some of the pumpkins we have growing: Lots of good…
Arrowroot, Edible Landscaping, Florida gardening, Food Forest

South Florida Food Forest Species: Yes or No on These?

South Florida food forest species are my specie-a-lity! skandy writes: I have a few names that you can say yes/no…
Creatures, Florida gardening, Food Forest, Garden design, Tropical gardening

Slithering Death Monsters

Carol writes: “I found your site after purchasing your book ‘Create Your Own Florida Food Forest’. I’m not in Florida,…
Crops, Foraging, Plant ID, Survival Plants, Videos, Yams

Wild Edible Chinese Yams in North Carolina

Andrew found me on YouTube and shared pictures of some very familiar edible wild yams he found on his property:…

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