Survival Gardening Part 1 peak oil, food storage, TSHTF

Posted on September 17th, 2008

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 factors working AGAINST you, so you can plan accordingly. If your interested in being able to feed yourself from your own labor either now or after an economic collapse, peak oil, etc. then you should view these video.

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25 Responses to “Survival Gardening Part 1 peak oil, food storage, TSHTF”

1. impalapez Says:
   September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

   I have seen some info online saying that rabbits are the most sustainable protein source…

2. SurvivalReport Says:
   September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

   Thank you! Appreciate the nice comments. SR

3. brokenskyy Says:
   September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

   Such an awesome video! Good job.

4. SurvivalReport Says:
   September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

   Hunting may supplement but it should not be relied on for the PRIMARY food source. There will be MUCH COMPETITION for deer and you could easily get shot FOR your deer. The deer will disappear as they did in the first Depression. I would look more into SNARING deer- less active time involved, quieter, etc. Good luck! SR

5. Aldryami Says:
   September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

   What about hunting? Would that be a reliable source of food? Where I live deer are plentiful.

6. punkasshit Says:
   September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

   planting corn with squash and beans saves water and space.

7. SurvivalReport Says:
   September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

   Thanks for watching!

8. cookieboybeno Says:
   September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

   “farmer joe 2 days after the appocalipse. legend. thanks man.

9. SurvivalReport Says:
   September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

   By all means, secure your garden. News about people stealing food out of gardens is getting more commonplace.

10. empressthyme Says:
    September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

    Deer came and ate my entire 1, 000 square foot total garden, after neighbor decided to leave my gate open while i was away for 2 days. that’s right 2 days and the entire garden was eaten entirely except for some cilantro. all in all i am out about 500 dollars not counting what i could have sold produce for , plus labor. I suggest locking and securing the place you grow in , you never know when somone/something might destroy your crops please take my advice, invest 10 dollars in locks.

11. JUKIO01 Says:
    September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

    i like the tomatoe plant, its the easiest to grow, and it provides alot

12. SurvivalReport Says:
    September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

    Yep, amongst other uses.

13. AllesGehtGut Says:
    September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

    Those birds are a good source of survival food.

14. SurvivalReport Says:
    September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

    The wife has learned to do just about everything with zucchini- bread, smoothies, BROWNIES….. Very versatile plant.

15. InTheSticks1881 Says:
    September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

    I’ll have to look at those new vids. Zucchini sounds like another to add to my easy to grow list. Goes good in bread and muffins too and there will enough to share.

16. yec1JF Says:
    September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

    This guy has posted some more videos & touched on some other crops. Zucchini is near the top of my list because of its incredible productivity & I don’t need to spray it. Big draw back on it is the plant cannot handle standing water or even too much rain. It needs to be raised for drainage & even then it may die. Plus it is kinda bland boiled or canned. During the summer I slice 1/4″ thick & grill it - fantastic!

17. InTheSticks1881 Says:
    September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

    Appreciate the feedback on spuds. I will try the artichoke up here as the area we’re in does have a 90+ day growing season. One good thing about potates I hear is that they do good in lower light conditions and deer avoid them. Bear is another question. Potatoes would provide for awhile and electric fence would keep the bears out. Fence for deer must be 7-8 feet tall so potatoes might be helpful as it reduces fencing requirements.

    Any other ideas for easy to grow, vegetables for dumbies?

18. izodoz Says:
    September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

    Stay way from gmo seeds…use heirloom seeds. Monsanto seeds are heavily genetically manipulated. BAD stuff.

19. yec1JF Says:
    September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

    I have potatoes as well, but you can’t leave them in the ground all winter as they will freeze & turn to mush. Also the plants get all kinds of diseases which get worse year after year - so longterm potatoes will let you down.

20. InTheSticks1881 Says:
    September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

    Thanks for the help. Crops for Dummbies is what I need. Potatoes appear to be another good one for the purpose.

21. allenepope Says:
    September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

    No, no it’s not

22. yec1JF Says:
    September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

    I would recommend “Jerusalem Artichoke” - here in zone 6A that is my #1 survival plant.

23. SurvivalReport Says:
    September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

    IIRC Monsanto was the one that was trying to “copyright” all there seeds and they were heavy into the “GM” seed biz. Where possible, shoot for non hybrid seeds. Many “hybrid” seeds WILL reproduce true, despite the hype that “no” hybrid seeds will reproduce true. We will cover more on seed saving in this series beginning in #4. Thanks for watching. SR

24. louis12346 Says:
    September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

    is monsanto seed good?

25. SurvivalReport Says:
    September 17th, 2008 at 4:32 am

    Wood ash is not a complete fertilizer. It does add back phosphorus IIRC (will double check that). It will also LOWER PH of the soil, so use sparingly or around things that like low PH like potatoes, blueberries. You can also use the hardwood ash to make lye for soap, although we’ve had a tough time getting it to “kick.”

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