This excellent book on survival gardening covers seasonal planting, seed selection, composting, water management, dietary recipes, and includes a chapter on foraging.

An incredibly helpful resource for anyone who wants to learn about gardening for survival. You don't have to be a prepper to glean its benefits. Any gardener or wannabe will find it filled with easy to follow ideas and techniques. A winner!

(Thanks to Storey Publishing for providing me with an eARC to review.)

This was a very informative guide on starting and maintaining a garden that a person can essentially live off of. There were also helpful diagrams and pictures for creating different watering systems, example garden plans, how to harvest seeds, etc. I found the charts for how to prep and store vegetables and fruits for longer term storage especially useful.

This book has everything you could imagine when it comes to Survival Gardening. It covers the many ways of composting, how to make different types of gardening beds, and a few recipes on what you can make with some of the unique plants you grow. I learned of all sorts of ideas and some of these I had never heard of before.

This book has a ton of ideas and methods for gardening. I think is one of the best gardening books out there.

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What if we lack all the necessary food supply and remain in that state forever? The pandemic and its repercussions make us ask this question every now and then. 'Survival Gardening by Sam Coffman' tries to find the solution and sincerely shows the path on how to be self-sustainable. Although the modern lifestyle may not be able to provide this freedom, efforts in this direction do bring a new perspective altogether for sure. This book is for anyone who has tried their luck with homesteading or is willing to.
'Grow Your Emergency Food Supply from Seed to Root Cellar' justifies this claim. The author starts with microgreens, setting up a stage for how to grow food almost instantly. But as the book progresses, you are slowly introduced to growing crops at a normal pace. While the author elaborates on different techniques of growing, composting, protecting, and creating seed banks, on the other hand, he somehow forgets the word "emergency." The author does mention USDA zones and temperatures for growing crops, but in the case of sudden climate change or small calamities, details on prompt and effective ways to save the crops are lacking. Nonetheless, the author does showcase methods of disaster management in case of droughts, hurricanes, and even nuclear disasters.
The book mentions very little about the author’s expertise on the subject, but the hypotheses and claims used throughout the book would be better if backed by more evidence. Gardening is not as simple as it seems; every now and then, with or without disaster, climate remains a surprising element when you start growing your own crops. Another aspect of homesteading involving animals and insects is interesting and discussed in utmost detail. Another thoughtful gesture from the author is to include some recipes. Some other important details one cannot ignore are the diagrams and graphics provided—they are self-explanatory and seem really easy to follow.
Survival Gardening by Sam Coffman makes every effort to give that boost to start homesteading. More focus on the 'emergency' aspect would take this book to the next level. The photographs and graphics used are really helpful and do justice to the overall appearance of the book. I would generously give 4 out of 5 stars to the author for this endeavour.

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Knowing you have a plan makes all the difference in the world. The author makes this subject so approachable, so doable.

Ideas are given to prepare now before a survival situation. Details are given what to do in order once a disaster strikes. That information is invaluable at making me feel calm and reassured. Having a list I can go to when I am already stressed is always a great idea.

The chapter in choosing what to grow solidified for me what options I want to think of. Nutrient rich options will be what I need to know about, and these pages gave me lots to think about. Irrigation, bed style, and fertilizing is also briefly covered.

I enjoyed this book and appreciated the concept of being prepared that this book covers.

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We don’t know what lies ahead so we prepare for emergencies by purchasing insurance. While I believe insurance is important it will not feed us. It is up to each family to be prepared. Our household keeps at least a 3-month supply of food in the pantry but what will we do after 3 months? Author Sam Coffman has the solution. We must learn to grow our food and to preserve it. He discusses the need to look at crops that are healthy and provide the most nutrients. We also need crops that have a high yield. The crops we raise must have seed we can save for the next year…that means using heirloom seeds. The crops we raise need to be space saving. We may not have access to store bought foods. There is so much more to learn from this Sam Coffman in his book Survival Gardening.
Thank you NetGalley for providing a copy for review.

Covering a wide range of topic, this book addresses everything from soil health and plant selection to sustainable practices and foraging. The topics are accompanied by illustrations that help the visual learner and clearn instructions that even beginners can follow. Whether you want to lean toward being a prepper or just want to learn how to grow your own salad, this guide is full of practical advice to get you started.

Although Survival Gardening would make a fine addition to any library gardening or sustainable living collection, it seems ideal for the smaller library where every book needs to do double duty. Coffman manages to pack a huge amount of information into a small and accessible space, in many ways mirroring the small scale/sustainable yield techniques discussed on the page.

Leading the reader from the extremely basic first steps of growing food crops through to much more sophisticated techniques of land management with a reassuring tone and excellent photographs, Survival Gardening will engage those who are just starting out as well as those who have been exploring off grid sustainability for years. A perfect companion book for readers of Mother Earth News or MaryJane's Farm, and an excellent addition to any library collection! Thank you to NetGalley for access to this informative arc.

Absolute superb survival gardening guide - but with such a dire economical situation at the moment, this book is more important than ever. Not for apocalyptic survival, but simple a means to enjoy nutritious food, while keeping costs down. There are illustrations, guides and so much information to gardening. One of the best gardening books I have encountered.

This is an extremely handy little guide for how to grow your own food in a survival situation. Coffman gives great tips on how, what and where to plant seeds. He has clear instructions, as well as photos of each process. This is a good book to have!

Thank you to NetGalley and Storey Publishing for an eARC in exchange for my honest feedback.

I want to preface my review by sharing that I'm not a prepper, but I do like to grow a lot of my own food. I found this book to be really informative and helpful. The photos included in instructions clearly illustrated the point and I thought the descriptions were accessible, even for folks who may not already garden very much. I really appreciated the emphasis on how long things take to grow, because I think even for someone who isn't responding in a crisis, this gives new gardeners really good expectations for what timing will be like.

I definitely think this is a book I'd like to have on hand, and it would be most helpful as a physical copy!

Survival Gardening does what it promises; teaches you and prepares you for (survival) gardening.
The keeping of rabbits or parts of the foraging do not personally appeal to me, and I certainly know little about gardening, foraging and farming, though I found this book to be a useful, engaging and easy-to-follow book to improve my gardening skills and keep as a reference.

"Survival Gardening" by Sam Coffman is an indispensable resource that merges practical gardening techniques with survival strategies. Coffman expertly navigates the intersection of horticulture and preparedness, providing readers with a comprehensive manual that is both informative and engaging.

The book covers a wide range of topics, from soil health and plant selection to sustainable practices and foraging. Each section is filled with clear instructions, helpful illustrations, and valuable tips that make even the most complex concepts accessible to beginners.

What sets this book apart is Coffman’s deep understanding of both gardening and survivalism. His advice is grounded in real-world experience, making it not only theoretically sound but also highly practical. Whether you're looking to start a backyard garden, enhance your self-sufficiency, or prepare for emergency situations, "Survival Gardening" offers the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed.

Sam Coffman’s passion for the subject shines through every page, making this a must-read for anyone interested in growing their own food and becoming more self-reliant. Highly recommended!