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Episode-634- Container Gardening for the Modern Survivalist

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Today we take a deep look at a subject we really haven’t gone into for a long time, container gardening.  I know many listeners have very small yards or no yards and are regulated to growing things on a balcony.  Containers though to me are for everyone, they short cut soil prep time, offer many advantages and can be used in a variety of ways that improve your production regardless of your land or lack thereof. Get ready and strap in, I am on fire today with information and resources, this is one of those shows that will overload and … Continue reading →

Episode-425- Eight Essential Survial Gardening Skills

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Today we take a look at developing eight conventional and unconventional skills for the survival gardener.  Ways that you can maximize production, protect your crops, extend your seasons and maximize space. I am also going to do a follow up on my comments about the Arizona immigration bill yesterday, giving you what Paul Harvey would call “the rest of the story”. Join me today as we discuss… Succession planting Trellising Guerrilla gardening Companion planting Container gardening Sheet mulching and rough mulching Water harvesting Wildlife identification Additional Resources for Today’s Show Members Support Brigade TSP Gear Shop Join Our Forum Common … Continue reading →

Episode-159- The Difference Between Survival and Hobby Gardening

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Once again I am speaking to you from the past.  This show was recorded on the afternoon of March 10th 2009 but will is being published on March 12th while I am away at my bug out location in Hot Springs Arkansas.  Well, not exactly in Hot Springs but in an undisclosed location north of the area. Today’s show covers the concept of survival gardening and how it differs in both practice and in motivation from typical hobbyist gardening.  Today’s show notes are brief so tune in to get the full story. Remember to comment, chime in and tell us … Continue reading →

Episode-113- Eleven Non Typical Crops for the Survival Garden

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I decided to do a show today totally devoid of any economics, politics, etc.  We are close to Christmas and this is a good time to de-stress and just have fun with family and friends.  It is also a great time for garden planning and even a bit of winter gardening. So today I bring you 11 crops that are either unknown, underrated or simply considered to be hard or impossible to grown in North America.  Just about all of these can be grown in most of or all of North America.  I tried to bring in a good mix … Continue reading →

Episode-112- Planning Your Spring Garden Now

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OK we often say “be an ant not a grasshopper” here at the survival podcast.  We also often say that “winter is coming” so get prepared now.  Today we take an oppsite look (sort of) on that.  Winter is now here in much of the nations and the warm days of summer seem a long way off, but they will be here before you know it, now is the time to plan for your spring garden before you get behind the power curve. Tune in today to hear, Today’s is a listener contest day so I will announce a code … Continue reading →