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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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Our Top 3 Garden Pests and How to Deal With Them

    Our Top 3 Garden Pests and How to Deal With Them

    Everyone has a particular garden enemy that just drives them crazy, this includes the staff at Survival Garden Seeds. When discussing our personal garden challenges at a recent staff meeting,...

  • 8 Flowers to Repel Garden Pests

    8 Flowers to Repel Garden Pests

    As Summer approaches we face one of the biggest challenges in the garden, keeping out the pests. Companion planting is one of the most natural ways to grow a healthy...

  • How to Get Rid of Squash Bugs

    How to Get Rid of Squash Bugs

    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.