Have you joined the new wave of home gardeners looking to reduce your families monthly produce bill? Perhaps you were/are ahead of the curve and have been gardening for years. If not then read on for some information, which may have you joining this trend.
The Victory Garden was at the forefront of the movement when
WW1 and WW2 put a strain on the food supplies, not just in the US by the
way. They served a couple of purposes in that they provided a moral booster to the public for supporting the war effort as well as providing food for your family in an economic tough time.
Did you know that the distance from farmer to your local produce market has been estimated from 1300-1500 miles? I’m sure you pay attention to prices at the gas pumps. Did you also know that the majority of goods transported in this country are via truck? Lets do a little math here. The average cost for over
the road transportation is $1.59/mile.
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1300x$1.59=$2067
Have you heard the term fuel surcharge? Think of it as the transportation equivocal of a baggage fee from the airlines. However as fuel goes up so does the surcharge.
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The upsides of your own garden are:
- You choose what you grow.
- You know what fertilizers are used
- You know what pesticides are used
- You get the freshest produce available
Stay tuned as we’ll provide tips and information to assist
you in getting started.
Topics will include:
- Raised Beds
- Container gardens
- Organic gardening
- Other options
- Seed/seedling selection tips
- Seasonal produce suggestions
- Community gardens
- Food Co-ops
- Local resources