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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.

Frugal, Flavorful, & Sustainable: The Benefits of Growing Heirloom Spinach at Home

Spinach is a satisfying leafy greens to grow: quick to sprout, packed with nutrients, and endlessly versatile. Learn more about this heirloom vegetable.

September 5, 2025

Planting a Drought Resistant Vegetable Garden
We’ve had a 3-year run of La Niña patterns that were some of the warmest in history. El Niño typically brings even warmer weather patterns, so now is the time...
June 7, 2023
Chimichurri Stuffed Bread
With the arrival of summer, our gardens are starting to produce delicious fresh produce. Here is a recipe that takes advantage of those fresh vegetables and herbs to make the...
June 2, 2023
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...
May 31, 2023
10 Essential Herbs for a Thriving Indoor Herb Garden
Starting an indoor herb garden can be a rewarding and delicious venture! For city dwellers or those without a yard, growing herbs indoors can save you money and provide you...
May 26, 2023
Summer Planting - What to Plant in June
June is the perfect time to plant vegetables and flowers that need the soil to be consistently above 60 degrees Fahrenheit and prefer temperatures above 75 degrees F. Here are...
May 23, 2023
Apartment Gardening 101: Small Space, Big Harvest
Do you dream of stepping into your own little garden, brimming with fresh produce, but are confined to apartment living? Believe it or not, you can turn this dream into...
May 22, 2023
How to Process Your Luffa Gourd to Make a Sponge
You’ve carefully tended your luffa vines and now have an abundance of large luffa gourds. Now you have to figure out how to turn those giant gourds into useful sponges.
May 15, 2023
How to Grow Luffa, a Multipurpose Plant
You may have purchased a luffa (loofah) sponge in the body care aisle of your local drugstore or beauty supply store. Did you know that luffa sponges aren’t from the...
May 10, 2023
How to Find and Join a Community Garden Near You
Do you want to grow a big garden full of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, but don’t really have the space to grow? You’re not the only one. A community garden...
May 9, 2023
How to Use Hugelkultur to Create Rich and Fertile Raised Beds
Hugelkultur (Hügulkultur) has been used for centuries in Europe and Germany to build a garden bed. Traditional hugelkultur involves digging shallow trenches and then using rotten logs and plant debris to create mounds...
May 4, 2023
Gear Up for Gardening: Introducing Our Swag Shop
The Survival Garden Seeds Swag Shop is open for business! We’ve been getting some requests from our community for a collection of gear, and it’s finally ready for you to shop.
May 3, 2023
How to Prevent Plant Diseases in Your Garden
As we approach the warmer months, we need to be on the lookout for plant diseases in our garden. There are a few things we can do to try to...
April 26, 2023
8 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day All Year
Earth Day is this weekend, and we’re in the mood to celebrate! Planting seeds and starting a garden is a wonderful way to connect to nature and feel a part...
April 21, 2023