soil fertility
Survival Composting: How to Turn Waste into Calories
Fertilizer shortages are a real threat. Learn how to create high-octane compost to fuel your calorie crops without relying on the farm store.
Field Notes
Tactical insights for building food systems that last. Practical, tested, and reliable.
small space-production
Growing Potatoes in 5-Gallon Buckets for Maximum Calorie Density
No land? No problem. Potatoes are the ultimate survival crop, and buckets let you grow 20+ lbs of food on a balcony.
high calorie-crops
The 3 Best Survival Beans for Protein and Storage
Man literally cannot live on bread alone. You need protein. These three bean varieties are rugged, prolific, and store for years.
survival gardening
How to Start a Survival Garden in 30 Days
A tactical, step-by-step roadmap to go from bare ground to a producing calorie system in one month.
vertical small-space
Vertical Gardening for Urban Survival
When horizontal space is zero, the only way is up. How to turn walls, fences, and balconies into calorie factories.
survival gardening
Survival Gardening vs Hobby Gardening: What Actually Matters
Most backyard gardens are designed for salads, not survival. Learn why focusing on tomatoes and lettuce is a strategic error when calories count.
high calorie-crops
How Much Food Can 100 Square Feet Produce?
Realistic yield expectations for a standard 10x10 garden plot. Can it feed one person? Let's run the calorie math.
high calorie-crops
High-Calorie Crops for Small Spaces
Stop growing lettuce. If space is limited, you must prioritize caloric density. The 5 essential crops that feed you.
survival gardening
Beginner Mistakes in Survival Gardening
Avoid the common pitfalls that destroy 80% of first-year gardens. Don't panic-plant. Plan with precision.
vertical small-space
Container Gardening for Food Security
You don't need acres to be food secure. Learn how to maximize caloric yield on a patio using containers and grow bags.
seed saving
Seed Saving Basics for Independence
If you buy seeds every year, you are not independent. Learn the difference between heirloom and hybrid, and how to bank your own supply.
off grid-water
Off-Grid Watering Systems That Work
When the pumps stop, your garden dies—unless you have a plan. Explore gravity-fed, wicking, and swale hydration systems.
food security
90-Day Food Resilience Plan: How to Build Momentum Fast
A tactical timeline to go from zero to a producing garden in 3 months. Don't get overwhelmed—follow the schedule.