The Survival Gardener

by David The Good

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Tools

My first trial of the Meadow Creature broadfork

For years, I’ve wanted to try out a broadfork. While doing research, the one model I kept coming back to…
Crops, Yams

@The Prepper Project: The Winged Yam

Do you like giant roots? Scary invasives? No-care plants? Then you’ll love this edible air potato. http://theprepperproject.com/the-winged-yam-perfect-prepper-plant-for-the-deep-south/
Garden design, Prepping, Tropical gardening

@The Prepper Project: How Much Land Does It Take To Feed Yourself

This was a fun article to write – it should encourage those of you hoping to feed yourselves on a…
Beans, Crops

Survival Plant Profile: Green Beans

Other than radishes, growing green beans is about as basic as it gets. Reliable, productive, tolerant of poor soil and…
Garden design, Prepping

@The Prepper Project: The Pros and Cons of Square Foot Gardening

I like Mel Bartholomew’s method for beginners – but is it the best for the hard-core gardener? Is “Mel’s mix”…
Crops, Hot Peppers

Rising like a phoenix

Yep. Hot peppers are perennials: This is one of last year’s cayenne peppers, returning from the ground after multiple winter…
Creatures, Pest control

Alaus oculatus – the Big Eyed Elater

You probably saw this pic on my recent post for Mother Earth News, but this is such an amazing beetle…
Encouragement

God be praised

I’m praising Him every day… For a lovely wife… For healthy children… For productive plants… For good friends… For family…
Garden design

@The Prepper Project: How big a garden do you need?

It’s a perennial question – what does it take to grow all your own food? I take a crack at…
Garden design, Prepping

@The Prepper Project: How to Double-Dig

You’ve seen my writing on double-digging before. The more I do it, the more I’m impressed with it as a…
Garden design

Raised garden bed questions and planting times

I got an e-mail with some raised bed garden questions a week and a half ago from Emily in Ft.…
Mother Earth News, Pest control

@Mother Earth News: Five Tips on Gardening With a Living Safety Net

I’ve got another post up on the Mother Earth News blog. Are you dealing with pest issues? This one’s for…