Composting 101 - Get Started Composting
What is composting? Composting is the process of recycling organic matter into valuable fertilizer that can be used to enrich soil and plants. Composting is simple to do at home in...
Learn about gardening from the basics to advanced skills. Find information on different heirloom varieties of vegetables, herbs, flowers, microgreens, and more. Enjoy the bounty of your harvest with recipes and food preservation information.
What is composting? Composting is the process of recycling organic matter into valuable fertilizer that can be used to enrich soil and plants. Composting is simple to do at home in...
As we approach the end of this year’s growing season, one of the final tasks to tackle in your survival garden is to gather and prepare seeds for storage to...
Did you grow something amazing this year and would like to plant it again next year? As long as you started with non-hybrid (heirloom) plants or seeds, you can harvest...
Whether you plan to plant Fall vegetables, cover crops, or let your garden beds lie fallow for the winter, the end of the Summer growing season is an opportune time...
When preparing food for long-term storage, different foods need different amounts of time and heat. Because of these differences, there are two primary methods of canning - water bath canning and...
While August may be prime harvest time for your survival garden, it’s also the month to get prepared for your cool weather Fall garden.
Ugh, squash bugs. They’re a huge pain to get rid of, especially once they’ve become adults. Let’s talk about ways to control and prevent a squash bug problem in your garden.
It’s that time of year when fresh herbs are in abundance and if you’d like to have them available year-round, you can preserve them either by drying or freezing them.
There are so many different ways to prepare and preserve tomatoes, but this post is going to deal with 3 basic ways to keep your tomatoes, freezing, drying, and canning....
Nothing is more refreshing in the Summertime than an ice-cold glass of lemonade. Take your lemonade up a notch by adding the floral flavor of lavender.
Microgreens are nutritionally dense superfoods, packed with vitamins and minerals. They have a more intense flavor and around 4-6 times more nutrients than their adult counterparts. The seeds can be...
Harvesting your produce is the most rewarding part of gardening. To truly enjoy the flavors of your garden, it’s important to know when a vegetable is at its prime. A...
When you buy one of our survival seed vaults, you are on your way to creating a self-sustaining garden. Our Growing Guide will help you make the most of your...