Survival Gardening

Starting Tomato Plants Indoors: A Head Start on the Growing Season Tomato plants are a highlight of summer gardens, but that doesn’t mean you have to...

As we move into 2025, a severe and widespread drought continues to tighten its grip on most of the country. A staggering 70% of the nation...

Tomatoes, ubiquitous in salads, sauces, soups, and juices, have a unique history that's more than just their bright colors and tangy sweetness. From centuries of suspicion...

The Surprising Power and Profit of a One-Acre Vegetable Garden A single acre of land may not seem like much at first glance. But in the...

Winter’s Quiet Alchemy: Understanding the Winter Composting Process Composting in cold weather may seem challenging, but the rewards are well worth the effort once the growing...

Experienced gardeners often view winter as a time of rest for their gardens, a season when nature takes a well-deserved pause. But with the right tools...

During World War II, American households answered the government’s call to grow “war gardens,” later known as “victory gardens.” These small, homegrown plots of vegetables became...

Throughout history, heirloom seeds have been more than tiny packets of potential life; they have been the foundation of survival, innovation, and community resilience. In times...

Have you ever thought about planting garlic bulbs during fall? Garlic grown in late autumn tends to be bigger, tastier and just plain better, probably because...

Nothing’s worse than watching pests munch through your garden like it was planted for them. While we try to avoid pesticide use through companion planting  and...