In a new series of video we discuss and will show methods of gardening “when it counts.” The first 3 short videos detail some of the pitfalls and perils to the common survival/preparedness thinking of “when my storage food runs out I’ll just grow a garden.” Intermixed throughout the first three videos are also invaluable tips on gardening and food production for the homestead, survival retreat or backyard in suburbia. The first step in planning to truly grow your own food is to recognize the …
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Gene Logden has a book called “Homesteading”, where he tells how a family of 4 can be sustained on about an acre. Alas, my dog ate the book one day when I had to work late. Soil is a project, for sure. Cover crops, compost etc… will improve any soil dramatically. Clover is high in nitrogen. Plant it after harvest one year and till it in before planting the corn.
Yeah its called companion planting, and there are several more methods, plants that help each other grow, and protect from insects naturally.
anyone heard of the three sisters combo,a hopi tradition,corn,bean(pole climbing) squash. the corn is planted first it grows ten inches,then plant the beans,theyll grow up the corn,then once that gets 8 inches,plant the squash,itll provide ground cover and its a nitrogen fixer,kool huh!
Any way to divert rainwater from your roof to it? Do you get enough rain?
Would a 15foot round above ground pool be able to supply water for the long term? De-chlorinated of course
Dont forget about them wild edibles too! You should look into Amaranthus species. They grow like weeds and their grain is a complete set of amino acids! Not only can you eat the grain the leaves are edible too and are very nutritious.
Corn in vid had soybeans planted amongst it. Still required quite a bit of fertilizer.
place orgonite around the seeds when you first start off and they grow %200 faster try it
what about using permaculture techniques? do you think that would make corn a more suitable survial crop? For example, planting corn with squash, whose leaves act as a form of mulch and keep the soil moist, and vining beans which fix nitrogen into the soil (since both corn and squash consume lots of nitrogen)
Depends on so many factors like experience, irrigation, soil quality, etc. as a MINIMUM in non desert regions I would say at least an acre- this means more than vegetables however.
Cut the top of the tomato plants off. It will put all the plant production into ripening the fruit instead of the plant growing more foliage.
Yes in theory. Never had a problem putting in on the outer bands. “fresh” chicken manure is still less than 5% nitrogen.
Using chicken dropping without allowing them to set for a long time will burn your garden.
We live in what is called high desert and leave the weeds as the hold in moisture and we have found that the plants seem to do better when certain “weeds” are left alone. Our big problem is the majority of tomatoes not ripening before the 1st frost. We’re going to try planting more varieties (we have 2 acres) this year and growing all heirloom seeds.
Yay! You mixed corn and beans to increase nitrogen fixing, and even added the innoculent(sp?). In my research about what I could do to increase my suburban garden success, I read about 3 sisters, then innoculents. Then I wondered why commercial corn growers don’t do this, instead of killing the Gulf of Mexico. PS: I totally agree with beginning gardening being difficult. Grandparents had huge garden, but I can only grow yard long beans and squash really good. The rest is still iffy.
our time,like the Ram,and Goat prophecy,which talks about the Ram Medes/Persia/Iran,and the Goat(Grecia)/U.S.orN.A.U.,which some say Grecia,is the E.U.,Yet I have strong reason to believe The Antichrist arises out of the U.S.,seriously after Obama,whom I at this point believe to be Palin. Now you may not believe me on this,like I said I am not trying to force you to believe it,just what I have severly experienced,that I would like to share with you,since you are so generous with your knowledge
I appreciate your response, but what I meant about prophecy, was that I have had dreams myself, which I believe was warning me, of things to come.Now,those were others dreams,and in my experience,we are to forsee things to come,like Jesus said,”when you see all these things,know that the end is near,even at the doors”,not trying to push anything off on you,just that I believe we are to know the generation,but not the day,or hour of Christ’s return,but we are to interpret Daniel,as the events of
Alrighty then! I agree that some of this COULD NOTICE THE WORD “COULD” happen, but “no man knows the hour except my Father in heaven..” Continue watching the series, answers to your questions are in later videos, including discussions of gardening in radioactive environments, etc.
Nuked again, resulting in America’s demise..All this has been dreamed,in the Bible it is written in the Last Days,men will see visions,and Dreams.There is more in details in between some of these events,I just highlited some, Iran will be nuked to I believe,by the Antichrist, after Obama. Anyways, what vegetables are easiest,and most survivalable to grow,and sustain you ? In your experience..
Thanks for the Videos, I do believe during the obama Admistration shocking and awful things will happen, 1: being the Collapse of the Economy, 2: Martial Law,choas in heavily populated areas, crime increase, 3: Concentration Camps,forced Labor,abusing people,torture,and genocide. 4: The Rise of the Anitchrist,and the Mark of the Beast(the micro-chip) 5: China attacks the U.S. nuclear,the East Coast is greatly devestated,Russia invades from the North,America fights back,pushs the enemy back,China
Exactly. Thats why Im thinking about how to maximize area utilization, maybe with multiple “shelves” (gotta be careful with enough sun exposure though, though some plants dont need so much as others), also considering hydroponics.. aquaponics..
Depends on a lot of factors including soil, irrigation, experience, etc. For general planning I would say at least an acre. Some one I’m sure will come along and say how they read that 2 little raised beds will grow all their food. That’s how you’ll know that they haven’t actually done that!!! Remember you are growing enough to eat fresh now AND to put up for the REST OF THE YEAR, like the pioneers did. This is more than just have a few cutesy tomatoes to show off to friends….
