Survival Garden Training Tagged "Garden Knowledge"

A Guide to Planting Hardiness Zones

If you’ve done any gardening, you’ve probably come across a planting zone map depicting the USDA plant hardiness zones. This map will often appear on the back of seed packets, or in the information you find about different plants in seed and nursery catalogs. You may have wondered about the importance of this map and how it can be useful to you when planning your garden.

March 22, 2023
3 min read

Use Succession Planting to Maximize Your Garden Yields

An easy way to prolong your harvest and use your gardening space more efficiently is by planting in succession. Succession planting is a gardening technique where you stagger your planting times throughout the growing season.

March 16, 2023
3 min read

Discover Green Beans: A Guide to Snap Beans

Whatever you call them, green beans are a nutritious staple in kitchens across America. Also called string beans or snap beans, green beans are heart-healthy vegetables that give back to the garden by replenishing nitrogen in the soil. Green beans are a must-have for your survival garden.

March 15, 2023
4 min read

Spring Gardening: Tips for Preparing Your Garden Soil

It’s time to start getting your garden ready for spring planting! One essential step in planning and growing a successful garden is soil prep. By taking the time to prepare your soil, you can create a healthy environment for your plants to thrive.

March 13, 2023
3 min read

From Garden to Plate: A Beginner's Guide to Growing Delicious Beets

Beets are a cool-season crop that is super easy to grow and highly nutritious. Everything from the root to the greens of the beet plant is edible, making it a valuable addition to any survival garden.

March 06, 2023
3 min read

Vegetables You Can Sow In March

The days are getting longer and the sun is getting warmer, bringing hints of Spring. March is when things can really get started in your garden for most of the United States. Here are some vegetables you can sow outdoors in your garden for a mid-Spring or early-Summer harvest.

March 01, 2023
3 min read

Seed Scarification & Cold Stratificiation: A Guide

Most vegetable seeds are ready to plant straight out of the packet because centuries of cultivation have made them very easy to grow. However, there are some exceptions that require a little extra preparation before they go into the ground.

February 24, 2023
2 min read

New Resources: Survival Garden Planners & Gardening Glossary

We’ve got some new additions to our library of resources so that you’ll have easy access to the most important details you’ll need to grow healthy, vibrant gardens.

February 17, 2023
2 min read

Why Soil Testing Is Important

As you prepare your garden for the growing season, don’t forget about your soil! A soil test is an easy and quick method to understand what’s going on in your soil. With this information, you can add exactly the amendments your soil needs for the health of your soil and plants.

February 09, 2023
3 min read

5 Seed Buying Mistakes to Avoid

As the gardening season approaches we all get excited about growing new plants and buying seeds. However, even experienced gardeners can make mistakes when it comes to buying garden seeds. Let’s look at 5 common seed-buying mistakes and how to avoid them.

February 08, 2023
3 min read

Getting Seedlings Ready for the Garden

We previously discussed how to start your seeds indoors so that you would have big, strong plants to grow well in your garden when the weather is right. Before your plants can go into the garden, there are a few things you need to do to prepare them for success.

January 31, 2023
5 min read

Wildflowers: Seeds You Can Plant In Winter

If you’re wanting to plant seeds outside but it’s cold or snowy in your area, perennial wildflowers can scratch that itch. Many of these seeds need some time in frigid temperatures and wet conditions to break dormancy before germination

January 27, 2023
2 min read

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