The Green Patch The Growing area to show and share the greener side of food Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:43:35 +0000 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:43:35 +0000 Survival Monkey Forums https://www.survivalmonkey.com/forums/the-green-patch.65/ Be Careful Using Potting Soil - Could Result In Death Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:18:49 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/be-careful-using-potting-soil-could-result-in-death.73494/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/be-careful-using-potting-soil-could-result-in-death.73494/ invalid@example.com (Brokor) Brokor Avid gardener Stewart, spent 10 days in a coma after contracting a deadly infection from a store-bought bag of potting mix. (Broadcast AUGUST 31, 2026)

]]> 1 Living on the edge. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:55:34 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/living-on-the-edge.73427/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/living-on-the-edge.73427/ invalid@example.com (Big Ron) Big Ron
Living on the edge.]]> 7 HARVEST RIGHT FREEZE DRYER Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:42:39 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/harvest-right-freeze-dryer.73188/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/harvest-right-freeze-dryer.73188/ invalid@example.com (Wildbilly) Wildbilly
HARVEST RIGHT FREEZE DRYER]]> 49 Lychee and lizard Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:59:35 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/lychee-and-lizard.73386/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/lychee-and-lizard.73386/ invalid@example.com (Hanzo) Hanzo
]]> Question can a strawberries and raspberries grow next to each other? Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:20:01 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/question-can-a-strawberries-and-raspberries-grow-next-to-each-other.73277/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/question-can-a-strawberries-and-raspberries-grow-next-to-each-other.73277/ invalid@example.com (Blackgrub0331) Blackgrub0331
I'm growing them on a raised bed that has wheels I'm in a 8 zones so we get lots of sun but I wanted to keep it small as the wife and I this is really our first time trying to grow something other then our children and dogs!

Edit to add: We live in Southwest Texas cotton and wind turbine area! We are on an area 8. Also we are...

Question can a strawberries and raspberries grow next to each other?]]> 7 What worked in the Victory Garden? Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:57:16 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/what-worked-in-the-victory-garden.73249/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/what-worked-in-the-victory-garden.73249/ invalid@example.com (duane) duane
What worked in the Victory Garden?]]> 3 Lava Rocks (tephra) in my Yard Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:45:55 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/lava-rocks-tephra-in-my-yard.73173/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/lava-rocks-tephra-in-my-yard.73173/ invalid@example.com (SarahBellum) SarahBellum

Eruption Update: Falling Volcanic Rock Closes National Park, Ashfall Alert (Jan. 24, 2026):


Even at my other property, I felt...

Lava Rocks (tephra) in my Yard]]> comfrey Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:39:04 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/comfrey.73167/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/comfrey.73167/ invalid@example.com (Big Ron) Big Ron ]]> natural fertilizer Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:20:15 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/natural-fertilizer.73149/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/natural-fertilizer.73149/ invalid@example.com (Big Ron) Big Ron

Extended information:
Every gardener knows the cycle: buy fertilizer, watch it wash away, repeat. But what if a plant we casually call a “weed” could replace fertilizer entirely? In this video, we explore Azolla, a tiny floating fern that doubles its biomass every three days and pulls nitrogen straight out of the air. Long...

natural fertilizer]]> 8 Burning Out Tree Stumps Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:10:02 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/burning-out-tree-stumps.72232/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/burning-out-tree-stumps.72232/ invalid@example.com (Quigley_Sharps) Quigley_Sharps
https://youtube.com/shorts/-LvkxhK1phU?si=HnHT1C9IaBLN6MnX]]> 16 Question on water totes Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:44:06 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/question-on-water-totes.72256/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/question-on-water-totes.72256/ invalid@example.com (SB21) SB21
Question is ,, I was thinking of cutting them in half , and use them for growing vegetables,, possibly build a small greenhouse. So ,, not knowing what they were used ,, is there any way to test them for chemicals ? I'm not sure if I could fill them...

Question on water totes]]> 13 Big Island Volcano White Tea Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:57:54 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/big-island-volcano-white-tea.72229/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/big-island-volcano-white-tea.72229/ invalid@example.com (Hanzo) Hanzo
]]> 11 Composting...Turning Kitchen, Garden Waste and Manure into Garden Gold. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:50:46 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/composting-turning-kitchen-garden-waste-and-manure-into-garden-gold.71832/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/composting-turning-kitchen-garden-waste-and-manure-into-garden-gold.71832/ invalid@example.com (chelloveck) chelloveck
https://youtube.com/shorts/1S8DrHPdGHE?si=ST1VNh5RoJy-KPZs

I'd punch a few holes in the bottom of the melon for drainage...otherwise, a nice idea.]]> 8 Feeding a family of 6 using 1/8 acre Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:37:36 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/feeding-a-family-of-6-using-1-8-acre.72959/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/feeding-a-family-of-6-using-1-8-acre.72959/ invalid@example.com (DKR) DKR How a 1/8 Acre Garden Feeds a Family of 6 ALL YEAR!

The also raise chicken etc - but the garden does produce a lot of food.

I suggest this is worth he time to watch. Location - Ohio]]> 1 New farm laws - all about pigs Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:43:56 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/new-farm-laws-all-about-pigs.72947/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/new-farm-laws-all-about-pigs.72947/ invalid@example.com (DKR) DKR EATS ACT COMMENTS — The Lunatic Farmer

Not working now owing to shutdown, but this will pick up soon.

Best comment (IMO)
"I'm not sure I agree with the effort to ban all state imports of non compliant pork (or most things for that matter) as the feds do have an interest in a national market but how about mandating clear labeling showing non compliant pork? Let the customer decide."]]> 1 Korean Natural Farming Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:49:16 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/korean-natural-farming.72350/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/korean-natural-farming.72350/ invalid@example.com (Quigley_Sharps) Quigley_Sharps
]]> 3 Looking for garlic growing advice Sat, 13 Sep 2025 23:16:45 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/looking-for-garlic-growing-advice.72863/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/looking-for-garlic-growing-advice.72863/ invalid@example.com (SarahBellum) SarahBellum
What I'm specifically wondering about:

  • When exactly should I be planting? I've heard fall is best but I'm not sure about timing in my area
  • How deep and far apart should I plant the cloves?
  • Is it possible to grow garlic in containers?
  • Any particular varieties that are more...

Looking for garlic growing advice]]> 20 Canning/Preserving the fruits of my labor Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:54:12 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/canning-preserving-the-fruits-of-my-labor.72805/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/canning-preserving-the-fruits-of-my-labor.72805/ invalid@example.com (kckndrgn) kckndrgn Starting with tomatoes. Usually as tomatoes come in (I pick them when they first blush and let them ripen inside) I will juice them (remove skin & seeds) and freeze the juice until I have enough to run the canner. I don't know exactly what I started with, but I ended with 27 quarts of tomato juice. This was after boiling the juice to about 50% of the starting volume, my little burner was running almost nonstop on...

Canning/Preserving the fruits of my labor]]> 8 Not only eat your weeds, read what they are telling you. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:40:38 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/not-only-eat-your-weeds-read-what-they-are-telling-you.72813/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/not-only-eat-your-weeds-read-what-they-are-telling-you.72813/ invalid@example.com (duane) duane
Not only eat your weeds, read what they are telling you.]]> 1 More news on bee survival Sun, 10 Aug 2025 22:40:32 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/more-news-on-bee-survival.72803/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/more-news-on-bee-survival.72803/ invalid@example.com (duane) duane
Record US Honey Bee Losses And What 'Mite' Be Behind Them | ZeroHedge

But the short answer is that they don't know just what else is causing the colony collapse. Might...

More news on bee survival]]> 4 25 wild edible plants Sat, 26 Jul 2025 20:55:36 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/25-wild-edible-plants.72775/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/25-wild-edible-plants.72775/ invalid@example.com (duane) duane


The whole truth is that...

25 wild edible plants]]> _ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 02:45:09 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/_.70062/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/_.70062/ invalid@example.com (guest_52335_30603) guest_52335_30603 165 bus grow room Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:40:02 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/bus-grow-room.72741/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/bus-grow-room.72741/ invalid@example.com (kissmybrass) kissmybrass
bus grow room]]> 1 DIY Fertilisers and Soil Amendments Wed, 02 Jul 2025 08:48:53 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/diy-fertilisers-and-soil-amendments.71534/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/diy-fertilisers-and-soil-amendments.71534/ invalid@example.com (chelloveck) chelloveck



Liquid fertiliser...

]]> 36 Garlic Wed, 21 May 2025 14:21:34 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/garlic.71506/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/garlic.71506/ invalid@example.com (chelloveck) chelloveck
When to harvest.
https://youtube.com/shorts/GQwEMZtecXM?si=4QtTsjGJNBeDMGvj]]> 4 Jabuticaba Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:02:50 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/jabuticaba.72348/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/jabuticaba.72348/ invalid@example.com (Hanzo) Hanzo

Just fun to say and eat.]]> 1 Garden Irrigation Thu, 20 Feb 2025 23:32:35 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/garden-irrigation.71225/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/garden-irrigation.71225/ invalid@example.com (chelloveck) chelloveck
]]> 30 Some tropical fruits Fri, 17 Jan 2025 06:21:30 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/some-tropical-fruits.72220/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/some-tropical-fruits.72220/ invalid@example.com (Hanzo) Hanzo

]]> 3 Turnip Sat, 04 Jan 2025 01:34:26 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/turnip.71827/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/turnip.71827/ invalid@example.com (Hanzo) Hanzo

Daikon turned out delicious.]]> 13 To make biochar, you need charcoal. Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:19:38 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/to-make-biochar-you-need-charcoal.71142/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/to-make-biochar-you-need-charcoal.71142/ invalid@example.com (DKR) DKR
Why, burn old oil, cooking or motor.
BLACK POWDER from CHARCOAL and WASTE OIL (youtube.com)

faster as well!
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Once you have your charcoal, you can than start to inoculate it - prior to going into the garden.
HOW TO ACTIVATE...

To make biochar, you need charcoal.]]> 4