Gardening for Survivalists

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11 Fastest Growing Vegetables to Plant
You want to grow your own survival food and you want it ready fast, here are our top 11 picks for your survival vegetable garden. These quick grow vegetables are quick to crop and harvest, making them ideal for your preppers garden.
10 Calorie Rich Vegetables for Preppers to Grow
Growing your own emergency food supply is one sure way to ensure that you have food on hand when your family needs it. Deciding what to grow in your vegetable garden if you don't have acres of space can be tricky. Prioritising calorie rich vegetables will help get you more for your time and money. Here's what you need to plan for your survival garden.
Using black plastic in the garden: Keep pests off of plants with plastic mulch!
Plastic in the garden may sound like something that you want to shy away from, but using black plastic in the garden (aka plasticulture) is an amazing way to keep pests off of plants, grow more vegetables and keep the garden soil moist. A plastic mulch layer is the perfect way to grow your best vegetable garden. It's also a great way to keep pests off of strawberries!
Homestead Layout Plans on 1 Acre or Less
You want to start homesteading but don’t have a lot of land? Lack of land is one of the biggest excuses that I hear from people who’d like to become more self-sufficient but just don’t get started.
Growing Cucumbers in Your Garden for Pickling and Fresh Eating
Cucumbers add a fresh, light flavor to salads, but they’re also a great addition to fresh smoothies. And of course, they’re the main ingredient in a variety of pickle recipes. Here’s what you need to know about growing pickling cucumbers or cukes for fresh eating, from temperature requirements to cucumber watering. #attainablesustainable #growingcucumbers #gardening
How to Grow Onions from Seed • Bee and Basil
Learning how to grow onions from seed doesn't have to be scary! This method has worked for me every time, and it lets you grow whichever variety you want.
Choosing a Survival Seed Bank
Choosing a Survival Seed Bank - Whether you're a prepper or not, you should consider having a survival seed bank on hand. In this guide, go over what a survival seed bank is, why'd you'd want one, and how to use it for growing a garden. Gardening for beginners.
21 Best Survival Crops for Preppers
There are four factors that make a crop good for a survival garden: ease of growth, ease of storage, nutritional content, and caloric content.
How to start growing vegetables for beginners
Growing vegetables can seem like a daunting task, but it's not! Learn how to start growing vegetables at home for fresh produce. If you've been wondering how to start a vegetable garden or how to start gardening vegetables, then this article is for you. Get step by step instructions on how to grow vegetables in your backyard. Even if your space is limited, you can grow vegetables at home. You can even grow vegetables indoors! Learn how to start growing vegetables at home today.
20+ Wild Edible Roots, Tubers & Bulbs
20+ Wild Edible Roots, Tubers & Bulbs - Whether you're in the PNW, Northeast, or Midwest, there are many wild edible roots, tubers, and bulbs to gather on your next fall foraging trip. From foraging dandelion root to burdock root foraging, there are many wild edible plants to discover. Foraging for beginners.
How to get green tomatoes to turn red: Ripen Tomatoes indoors quickly
Wondering how to make green tomatoes turn red? What are the methods to ripen green tomatoes quickly indoors? There are a few proven ways that you can get your tomatoes to turn from green to red. These easy ways to ripen green tomatoes will have you harvesting green tomatoes to take a load off of your tomato plants. Learn the best methods to ripen green tomatoes in this article.
How to grow onions from seeds: growing onions from seed
Onions are one of the most popular root vegetables to grow in your garden. Onions are versatile and can be used in many dishes. Growing onions from seed can be super simple. Learn exactly why growing from seeds is better than any method of growing onions. These tips for growing onions will let you grow onions in containers or pots or even in your garden.
54 Square Foot Medicinal Garden Plan
The first thing to consider with your medicinal garden is how you want to set it up.