Best Ways to Start a Backyard Survival Garden?
Been reading up on different approaches to backyard survival gardens and would like some firsthand advice. If starting from scratch on a modest suburban lot, what crops would folks here prioritize for maximum caloric yield and nutritional value? I’m leaning towards root veggies like potatoes and carrots, plus beans for protein, but I’m curious if anyone has had luck with small-scale grains or perennial vegetables.
Also, how do you manage soil health long-term without relying on outside fertilizers or amendments? Composting is a
Also, how do you manage soil health long-term without relying on outside fertilizers or amendments? Composting is a