Survival gardening

Whether you are planting a survival garden out of necessity, preparedness, or simply to become more self reliant, you will appreciate the feeling of security it provides! Learn which plants to select for long term food supplies, nutrition and herbal remedies as well as how to design your garden for sustainability.

When preparing to grow a survival garden, the number of calories a crop offers is an important consideration. Although veggies like tomatoes and cucumbers are nutritious, they won't keep you full. That's why when planning your survival garden, you also want to include lots of high-calorie crops.

A good survival garden has crops that are easy to grow and produce a lot of food. Here are 12 great choices for beginners.

If you're preparing for a long-term disaster and you have a survival garden, use these methods to hide it from hungry looters.

Traditionally preppers have been heavily focused on buying and stockpiling gear and supplies in an effort to be prepared for a future SHTF event. More and more preppers today, however, are discovering that growing their own food and raising their own livestock and then preserving that food is also a great way to supplement a ... Read more

You might be surprised at all the foods you can grow in buckets on your balcony, porch, or patio. Here are some best foods to grow.

Many trees provide nutrition, medicine, and firewood. But which tree is the best? We answer this by examining several trees and ranking them.

Growing high calorie vegetables & starchy staple crops in your garden reduces dependency on the supermarket. A survival garden!

Vintage frugal tips for your homestead. It is no secret that the generations that came before us seemed to know these frugal tips as a way of life.

Learn about the concept of permaculture gardening and how it promotes sustainability and self-sufficiency in garden design.