There is a rally call to for gardeners. Some say it harkens back to the days of 'Victory Gardens' of World War II. At that time, scarcity was real, food and gas prices made things tough, we were at war... Though similar, we are now faced with trials of our own. Vegetable gardening can be a very reasonable addition to our lives. Here is why:
- Your vegeables have a lower carbon foot print due to no transportation costs. (Average distance traveled for our food items is reported as 1500 miles...)
- You have more control over our food prices. Seeds and small plants offer a great return on your investment.
- You have more control over the food quality. You can grow just the vegetables you want, control how much fertilizer/pesticides you wish to you use, and receive fresh vegetables at your table!
- It's very rewarding to grow your own food! This is the beginning of being more self-sustaining in our lives. Be proud of it!
Links to more information:
Jefferson County Extension Office Gardening Help
The White House Vegetable Garden
PowerShift'09: Climate change and food production
Garden Nerd (a little boost from an LA organic gardener)
A great video on urban organic gardening in Cuba out of shear need. They show a very sustainable way to grow food for themselves.
