Friday, June 6, 2025

395 "Survival Garden" Basics

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1004629/open_sms) We explore the concept of a survival garden, focusing on growing nutritious crops that enhance healthy living. We redefine "survival garden" as a means to reduce reliance on ultra-processed foods while improving dietary intake. Our discussion includes practical tips for cultivating calorie-rich vegetable staples like corn, beans, and potatoes, evaluating their yields and family preferences. The episode covers specific planting techniques for various vegetables, along with our personal gardening experiences, highlighting the adaptability needed for successful growth and storage of crops. Ultimately, we aim to inspire you to embrace gardening as a sustainable practice that enriches nutrition and well-being. Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net (https://bit.ly/3tnEh9K) . Transcripts and episode chapters also available at Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1004629) .    (https://bit.ly/4gWOeBQ) Now on YouTube (https://bit.ly/40mPeZ3) (audio)  Pictured: Heirloom Popcorn - Pennsylvania Butter Flavored Links: “Beyond the Garden Basics” Newsletter (https://gardenbasics.substack.com/)   This week’s edition: “Growing Microgreens” By becoming a paid subscriber, you’re helping support the newsletter and this podcast. Thank You! “Growing A Survival Garden” (https://modernfarmer.com/2024/10/growing-survival-garden-five-calorie-dense-crops-you-can-grow-at-home/) - Modern Farmer, October 2024 Mushroom Growing Kits (https://amzn.to/4jG2e3f) Microgreen Seed Sources - Johnny’s Selected Seeds (https://www.johnnyseeds.com/growers-library/vegetables/microgreens/micro-greens-comparison-chart.html) , Harris Seeds (https://www.harrisseeds.com/collections/microgreens) Bean Seeds - Yellow Indian Woman (Buckeye Bean) (https://www.ranchogordo.com/products/buckeye-bean) , Bingo (https://territorialseed.com/products/bean-bingo?srsltid=AfmBOooEbO4mlVeLY18wKRvLX5ceYEE0fnp1WOrygKbOO2MFIZj12p8C) Beet Seeds - Choggia (https://amzn.to/4jzMezW) , Golden (https://amzn.to/4mPcEjS) Growing Sweet Corn Information (https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/growing-sweet-corn-home-garden#:~:text=Some%20types%20of%20sweet%20corn,%2DMay%20in%20central%20Iowa).) (Iowa State) Sweet Corn Production in California (https://anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/pdf/7223.pdf) (UCANR) All About Farmer Fred: GardenBasics.net (https://bit.ly/3tnEh9K) “Beyond the Garden Basics” Newsletter (https://gardenbasics.substack.com/) Farmer Fred website (https://bit.ly/3xLZ1KN) :  http://farmerfred.com Facebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred"  (https://bit.ly/3Ov2B1N) Instagram: farmerfredhoffman (https://bit.ly/3QoDfEy) https://www.instagram.com/farmerfredhoffman/ Blue Sky: @farmerfred.bsky.social (https://bit.ly/3AIHU0W) Farmer Fred Garden Minute Videos on YouTube (https://gardenbasics.net/videos) As an Amazon Associate (https://amzn.to/36MhR9W) , I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here. Got a garden question?  • Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964.  • Fill out the contact box at GardenBasics.net (https://bit.ly/3tnEh9K) • E-mail: fred@farmerfred.c Thank you for listening, subscribing and commenting on the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast (https://gardenbasics.net/) and the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter (https://gardenbasics.substack.com) .