Submitted by Jody (not verified) on 11 March, 2008 - 16:05.
I know, for me, it has been difficult to stretch my funds to buy the type of foods I would prefer. That being said... I do my best. I think that everyone, even city dwellers, can have a small garden, whether that be a patio garden, or a rooftop garden, or planted in flower boxes. It all helps. When I had a med. sized garden of about 12x15' I was able to produce an amazing array and quantity of vegetables. I froze packages of squash, broccoli, and cauliflower, and canned carrots and beans, as well as tomatoes... even making my own pasta sauce. The onions and potatoes stored well. It cut down drastically on what had to be purchased! I also knew there were no chemical or GMO worries to be had. If more families would get back into this practice they would find it very gratifying. It also teaches the children how food is produced, and gives them much more respect for the land. The extra good news is that kids are MUCH more apt to eat veggies that they have had a hand in choosing to plant, tend and harvest!
I know, for me, it has been
I know, for me, it has been difficult to stretch my funds to buy the type of foods I would prefer. That being said... I do my best. I think that everyone, even city dwellers, can have a small garden, whether that be a patio garden, or a rooftop garden, or planted in flower boxes. It all helps. When I had a med. sized garden of about 12x15' I was able to produce an amazing array and quantity of vegetables. I froze packages of squash, broccoli, and cauliflower, and canned carrots and beans, as well as tomatoes... even making my own pasta sauce. The onions and potatoes stored well. It cut down drastically on what had to be purchased! I also knew there were no chemical or GMO worries to be had. If more families would get back into this practice they would find it very gratifying. It also teaches the children how food is produced, and gives them much more respect for the land. The extra good news is that kids are MUCH more apt to eat veggies that they have had a hand in choosing to plant, tend and harvest!