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Discover the joy of growing your own food! Our blog offers expert advice on a wide range of gardening topics, including seed starting techniques, improving soil health, combating pests and diseases, and mastering container gardening. Learn how to cultivate vibrant gardens throughout the seasons, from planting colorful flowers to nurturing fragrant herbs and delicious vegetables. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, we provide valuable tips and inspiration to help you create a thriving garden oasis.

  • How to get rid of aphids naturally

    How to Get Rid of Aphids Naturally

    One of the most common garden pests is the aphid. Aphids are soft-bodied insects that feed on the sap of plants. There are over 4000 species of aphids, about 250...

  • 8 Crops to Direct Sow and Why

    8 Crops to Direct Sow and Why

    Some crops will grow much better if planted directly in the garden. Let us take a look at eight different plants that you should direct sow and discuss the reasons...

  • Cicada Invasion 2024

    Cicada Invasion 2024

    Are you braced for the Great Cicada Emergence of 2024? If you live in the eastern United States, there’s a good chance you’re pretty curious about what’s in store, too. Let’s...

  • Five Flowers for Container Growing

    Five Flowers for Container Growing

    Nothing brightens up a summer’s day more than some colorful flowers, but not everyone has a lot of space for an elaborate flower garden. Still, many flower varieties grow well...

  • 5 reasons to plant nasturtiums in your garden

    5 Reasons I'm Planting Nasturtiums in My Garden

    Nasturtium is a tender perennial flowering herb that produces lovely blooms in shades of yellow, orange, and red. Nasturtium provides many benefits, not just to my garden ecosystem, but to me...

  • Introducing the Seed Planting Calendar Tool

    Introducing the Seed Planting Calendar Tool

    Have you wondered when is the best time to start your garden seeds, indoors or out? Survival Garden Seeds wants to help you achieve the most successful garden possible, so...

  • The Pros and Cons of Raised Bed Gardening

    The Pros and Cons of Raised Bed Gardening

    Raised bed gardening has been a growing trend for several years now. They offer convenience and can also provide a colorful design aesthetic to your backyard garden. If you are...

  • What to plant in February

    What to Plant in February

    Wondering what to plant in February? William DeMille has graciously shared his personal gardening to-do list for this month to give you some ideas. As always, consider your climate, zone, and gardening...

  • 5 Tips for Growing Microgreens

    5 Tips for Growing Microgreens

    Microgreens require very little to grow. They need a container, growing medium, water, light, air, and of course microgreen seeds. Successful growth depends on the type and amount of those....

  • The Best Seeds for Your Hydroponic Garden

    The Best Seeds for Your Hydroponic Garden

    We’ve covered the basics of hydroponic gardens in another blog post, so in this article, we will discuss the types of seeds that grow best hydroponically.