Gardens Are Something To Think About

In these trying times, a garden would be a good idea.  Whether you have some land, or just a suburban lawn, or maybe only a porch or deck is in your realm of possibility, you can grow some food.
The following is a video made by a gardener who gives some very good ideas.  He is a regular on youtube showing folks how to grow food whether its on acreage, a small plot, a raised bed, a simple earth bed sometimes called a berm,  or just in pots.  His video here is updated to show that you, too, can have your own Victory Garden.  Its worth a look.....

Take a few minutes to check this out.  Remember, for a larger screen, click the lower right-hand corner of the video for full-screen viewing.

For those of us who needed to move from our suburban homes and are now without garden space and living in a small apt or in a busy city, there is the probability of growing your own sprouts.  All you need is a jar, seeds, water and a kitchen cupboard.

For this endeavor, watch the following video about growing Sprouts......

We have to think of our future.  Food is of upmost importance.  Even after this tough time passes, there may be other times that test our lives.  Its always good to have a way to grow a bit of food.  Try sprouts or a few pots to grow fast-growing greens or even microgreens on your windowsill.  Its worth a try.

Remember, too, that in many areas, if you have the room, you can raise a few hens for eggs.  No roosters, which would disturb the neighbors, but hens/pullets. A clutch of pullet chicks will start laying eggs at about 5-6 months of age.   Check your local ordinances.   

Hens do not need a rooster to lay eggs.  The rooster is only needed to raise future chicks.

Another possibility for meat is rabbits.  Very quiet.  Tasty meat if you are able to handle what getting it entails, or you can have your local butcher do the deed.  Remember, if you do not name the animal, it is easier to handle when it leaves.

The other is raising quail.  The hens lay eggs in about 4 months and their meat, though small in stature, is tasty.  If you are thinking of quail, check out Slightly Rednecked on youtube.  He is very knowledgeable about rabbits and quail both.

 Possibilities to grow your own food exist if you look for them.

Good Luck