survival garden training

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

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...
March 1, 2023
Seed Scarification & Cold Stratification: 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...
February 24, 2023
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February 22, 2023
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
10 Medicinal Herbs You Should Grow
Here are 10 herbs we think should be in everyone’s survival garden. Many of these herbs also do great in containers, so they can be grown indoors or on a...
February 15, 2023
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...
February 9, 2023
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....
February 8, 2023
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February 2, 2023
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...
January 31, 2023
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...
January 27, 2023
Starting Seeds Indoors
We’ve planned our garden layout, we’ve chosen our seeds, and now it’s time to think about planting them. While it may still be deep Winter in many areas, there are some seeds...
January 25, 2023
10 Benefits of Growing Flowers in a Survival Garden
Flowers provide many benefits. They’re good for you and your garden in so many ways! Certain flowers even have culinary and medicinal uses. Let’s explore the top reasons you should...
January 18, 2023
Companion Planting Vegetables
Learn the benefits of companion planting. Pairing plant friends together will benefit the growth of both varieties, while putting the wrong plants together can cause problems like attracting pests or...
January 17, 2023