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 world of vegetable gardening, it can be a surprisingly big and abundant resource. ...
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Composting in Cold Weather for a Thriving Spring “Super-Garden”
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 season arrives. Even when the temperature dips, beneficial microorganisms continue working beneath the ...
Read More »Extending Your Harvests with Cold-Season Winter Gardening Strategies
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 and techniques, winter can become an extension of the growing season, yielding a ...
Read More »War Gardens of World War II And The American Legacy of Food Self-Sufficiency
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 symbols of self-reliance, patriotism, and resilience. War gardens provided essential food supplies during ...
Read More »The Vital Importance of Heirloom Seed Stock: Lessons from History and a Call to Present-Day Preparedness
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 of hardship, seeds offered the hope of a harvest and the means to ...
Read More »Edible Landscaping For The Lazy Survival Gardener
A lot of virtual ink has been spilled on the subject of survival gardening. Surprisingly, though, little has been used to address the concept of edible landscaping. What is edible landscaping? Edible landscaping is, in simplest terms, the practice of ...
Read More »Starting a Community Garden
Let’s face it, even though we do not advertise our supplies, anyone who has been over to our house probably knows we have a full pantry, and all our neighbors can see our garden. This is particularly true for those ...
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