Survival Gardening
No backyard, no problem! Learn how to grow clean and delicious food, even when you’re tight on space. Are you having a h
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Table of contents :
Introduction
Chapter 1: First Things First—Why Should Anyone Learn Gardening?
Self-Sufficiency
Top Reasons to Start Your Own Garden
Chapter 2: Gardening Essentials for Beginners
What Beginners Need to Know
Taking Care of the Basics
Identifying Your Hardiness Zones
Chapter 3: Garden, Garden…Everywhere!
An Insight into Home Gardening
Basics of Gardening in Tiny Spaces
On to Survival Gardening
Chapter 4: Mapping Your Vegetation
Setting Up Your Garden
Deciding on Your Garden Size
Chapter 5: Getting Your Tools Ready
Seed Starting Containers
Seed Starting Mix
Tending Your Garden
Harvesting and Storing Your Produce
Chapter 6: The Different Styles of Gardening
Seeds or Saplings: What to Choose
Transplanting Garden Plants
Chapter 7: Setting the Base Right
Soil
Improving Soil Health
Potting Mix or Potting Soil?
Fertilizer
Chapter 8: Nourishing Your Garden
Air
Water
Light
Chapter 9: Populating Your Garden
Direct-Seeded in the Garden
Transplanted as Seedlings
Roots or Bulbs
Best 10 Vegetables for a Beginner Survival Garden
Chapter 10: Storing Your Bounty
Storing Your Produce for Later Use
Food Preservation Methods
Chapter 11: Protecting Your Plants
Survival and Protection
Protecting Plants from Cold and Frost
Protecting Plants in Summer
Protecting Plants from Soil-Borne Diseases
Protecting Plants from Animals
Protecting Plants from Human Error
Protecting Plants from Pests
Chapter 12: The Gardener’s Support
Finding a Gardening Mentor
Best Gardening Groups on Facebook
Best Online Courses on Gardening
Conclusion
References
Image References
Introduction
Chapter 1: First Things First—Why Should Anyone Learn Gardening?
Self-Sufficiency
Top Reasons to Start Your Own Garden
Chapter 2: Gardening Essentials for Beginners
What Beginners Need to Know
Taking Care of the Basics
Identifying Your Hardiness Zones
Chapter 3: Garden, Garden…Everywhere!
An Insight into Home Gardening
Basics of Gardening in Tiny Spaces
On to Survival Gardening
Chapter 4: Mapping Your Vegetation
Setting Up Your Garden
Deciding on Your Garden Size
Chapter 5: Getting Your Tools Ready
Seed Starting Containers
Seed Starting Mix
Tending Your Garden
Harvesting and Storing Your Produce
Chapter 6: The Different Styles of Gardening
Seeds or Saplings: What to Choose
Transplanting Garden Plants
Chapter 7: Setting the Base Right
Soil
Improving Soil Health
Potting Mix or Potting Soil?
Fertilizer
Chapter 8: Nourishing Your Garden
Air
Water
Light
Chapter 9: Populating Your Garden
Direct-Seeded in the Garden
Transplanted as Seedlings
Roots or Bulbs
Best 10 Vegetables for a Beginner Survival Garden
Chapter 10: Storing Your Bounty
Storing Your Produce for Later Use
Food Preservation Methods
Chapter 11: Protecting Your Plants
Survival and Protection
Protecting Plants from Cold and Frost
Protecting Plants in Summer
Protecting Plants from Soil-Borne Diseases
Protecting Plants from Animals
Protecting Plants from Human Error
Protecting Plants from Pests
Chapter 12: The Gardener’s Support
Finding a Gardening Mentor
Best Gardening Groups on Facebook
Best Online Courses on Gardening
Conclusion
References
Image References
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