What do you do when a storm’s on the horizon? You prep. This video lays out 10 practical ways to recession-proof your garden—without panic. From crop choices and composting to seed-saving and water collection, it’s all about growing smarter and more self-sufficiently, especially in Florida’s challenging climate. Featuring real garden footage and hard-earned lessons, this guide is packed with ideas you can start using right away. 🌿

🌱 Video Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:18 Tip 1: Start with a Plan

03:16 Tip 2: Choose High-Yield Crops

05:05 Tip 3: Save Seeds That Grow True

07:08 Tip 4: Try Container Gardening

07:55 Tip 5: Practice Crop Rotation

08:55 Bonus Tip—Summer Cover Crops

09:28 Tip 6: Composting

10:10 Bonus Tip—Bokashi Composting

10:55 Tip 7: Water Conservation—Rain Barrels

12:42 Tip 8: Pest Management

15:09 Tip 9: Grow Perennials

16:17 Tip 10: Connect with Your Local Garden Community

17:51 Final Thoughts

Special thanks to HOSS for allowing the use of their video clips in this episode. Their mission to equip gardeners with reliable tools and knowledge closely aligns with what we do here at Stack’s Urban Harvest—helping people grow smarter, more resilient gardens. I appreciate their openness and the work they’re doing to support growers of all sizes. Check out their channel at: ⁨@gardeningwithhoss⁩

🔗 Referenced Links

Seed of the Stars – Florida-Friendly Seeds & Heirlooms

👉 https://www.etsy.com/shop/seedthestars

Cody Cove Farm & Nursery – Adapted Plants & Cultivars for Florida

👉 https://codycovefarm.com/

Cover Crops Playlist – How & Why I Use Them in Summer

👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6ulEHf2FUdGlSwVvMGZgra3uOD4Jb9Jf

Effective Microbes for Bokashi Composting – Blog

👉 https://www.stacksurbanharvest.com/effective-microorganism-em

Pest Management Series – My Natural Approach That Changed Everything

👉 https://www.stacksurbanharvest.com/beneficial-insects-series

Plants That Actually Thrive in the Heat

👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6ulEHf2FUdGmWUeWZWEbTp6c_w0s5c9_

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The primary mission of Stack's Urban Harvest is to inspire and education new gardeners to grow their own organic food. The secondary mission is to bring awareness to Regenerative Gardening, and Regenerative Agriculture as seen in the inspiring Netflix documentary, Kiss The Ground. Here is that film trailer: https://youtu.be/K3-V1j-zMZw

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