Building a standard 6′ x 3′ raised bed
I am going to show you how to build my standard 6′ x 3′ raised beds. I chose my beds to be 3′ wide because I positioned them against my white fence. I felt that […]
Gardening
Re: Spring is here – almost time to till my garden
In response to my mentioning getting ready to till up my garden I received the following. Figured it was worth sharing: Hi John I would like to share the MANTIS Tiller with you and everyone. We […]
Fall garden planted…..with old seed
I have found gardening to be a continuous learning process. Fall/Winter gardening is something I have little experience with and decided to do a little this Fall. In one raised bed I planted lettuce (Red Seeded […]
Getting started in gardening……………
Getting Started in Gardening By John Rourke http://modernsurvivalonline.com There are many reasons to have your own garden. Growing and eating vegetables that you grew from scratch by preparing soil, planting seeds, weeding, watering and picking […]
The garden continues to produce……
I started my gardening this year in early April. Back then I started cucumbers, zucchini, and summer squash from seed along with a few other things. Here in South Carolina some crops can be planted […]
The garden is providing…..
Just a quick note and a few pictures showing my garden has just started providing for my family…… Those that have been hanging around here at MSOnline for awhile know I really […]
Gardening projects underway……..
This past weekend I did a lot of work in the yard and garden. Springtime is one of my favorite times of the year as I love working outside. A few things accomplished: Raised bed […]
Survival Gardening: Squash and Zucchinni
Spring is fast approaching and many will start gardens for the very first time. Wanna have guaranteed (well…..almost) success? Over the years I have found it incredibly easy to grow both zucchini and crookneck summer squash. I have grown these […]
Welcome to the jungle…..my garden jungle!
Picture from the back-side of my garden couple days ago. If you are a frequent reader then you know I love gardening. My interest in preparedness motivated me 8 years ago to start my first […]
Growing Corn in Containers
I love gardening. Sitting down at the supper table with a plate of food that I grew myself is an experience like no other. Beyond that – having the skill and confidence to be able to grow […]
Garden is Well Under Way…
I love gardening – preparing the soil, planting the seeds, and watching my hard work grow and produce nourishment. Not only have I found gardening to be very rewarding – it is a valuable skill […]
Why You Need to Start Gardening Now
It’s easy to find excuses not to garden: I’m too busy, I don’t want to ruin the lawn, I don’t have enough space, I’ll start when I move to the country. There might even be […]
Simple Growing: Zucchinis
For those that have never gardened – getting started can be a daunting task. Getting going in gardening can be accomplished many ways such as using raised beds, containers – and of course in-ground. I highly recommend to get into gardening ASAP if […]
Creating a raised bed garden
I recently made a second raised bed garden to add to my fruit and vegetable growing capabilities. Living in a typical suburban neighborhood my space is limited. In this particular case I built this raised […]