survival garden training

Discover the joy of growing your own food! Our blog offers expert advice on a wide range of gardening topics, including seed starting techniques, improving soil health, combating pests and diseases, and mastering container gardening. Learn how to cultivate vibrant gardens throughout the seasons, from planting colorful flowers to nurturing fragrant herbs and delicious vegetables. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, we provide valuable tips and inspiration to help you create a thriving garden oasis.

Growing Sweet Success: Your Guide to Oregon Sugar Pod II Peas for Spring & Fall

Discover how to grow sweet, crisp Oregon Sugar Pod II peas! This guide covers planting, care, harvesting, and tips for a bountiful crop of these delicious snow peas.

September 18, 2025

The Surprising Benefits of Adding Kale to Your Home Garden
Kale is a cold-hardy, non-heading, green vegetable. It belongs to the brassica family, like cabbage, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. One of the easiest brassicas to grow, kale is especially tasty...
December 1, 2023
Meet Holy Basil: A Powerful Medicinal Herb for Your Garden
Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi, is an ancient medicinal herb from India that we think everyone should grow at home. Many cultures consider this herb to be sacred because...
November 27, 2023
Getting Started with Hydroponic Gardening
With the rising popularity of indoor growing systems like the Aerogarden, more and more people have become interested in growing hydroponic vegetables and other plants. Hydroponics is a method of...
November 21, 2023
Holiday Gift Ideas for the Survivalist, Homesteader, or Prepper in Your Life
Finding the right gift for all of the people on your list can be a bit of a challenge, especially if they are self-reliant types who are more interested in...
November 17, 2023
A Guide to the New 2023 Planting Hardiness Zones
If you’ve done any gardening, you’ve probably come across a planting zone map depicting the USDA plant hardiness zones. This map will often appear on the back of seed packets,...
November 16, 2023
Preserving Your Extra Food with The CUBE Freeze Dryer
By combining the food harvest from Survival Garden Seeds with the preservation power of The CUBE freeze dryer, you can take control of your food supply and ensure a sustainable source...
November 13, 2023
10 Reasons Why You Should Plant Heirloom Seeds
Heirloom seeds are open-pollinated seeds that have been handed down from generation to generation. These are the varieties your grandparents may have planted in their garden, and they’ve got a...
November 8, 2023
What to Grow in November
Some of you may be surprised to see a November planting guide. Our monthly planting guides are designed to help you get an overview of how you can keep growing,...
November 6, 2023
3 Types of Sage & Their Uses
If you are looking for a native plant that is wildlife and pest-resistant, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow, sage is a wonderful option for your survival garden. It comes in...
November 1, 2023
Growing Thai Basil from Seed to Harvest
Most of us are very familiar with Italian sweet basil varieties, but there are many other types of basil to add to your herb garden and enjoy. One beautiful and...
October 31, 2023
Growing Lemongrass - Tips & Uses
One of the most popular varieties of seed that we sell is Lemongrass and it’s easy to see why. Lemongrass is an ornamental grass native to Sri Lanka and India....
October 26, 2023
Prepping Your Garden for Perennial Success
Are you thinking about next year’s garden already? We’ve talked about a lot of autumn gardening ideas lately: what seeds to sow in October for a spring harvest, how to...
October 23, 2023
What to Plant in October
October might seem like too late in the year to be planting vegetables, but there are several varieties that should be started late in the fall so they will be...
October 18, 2023