I’m glad to see that so many people are gardening now.
I just wish it wasn’t because our economy is burnt toast.
True Dat !
Gardening provides for a certain amount of self-sufficiency that too many people have ignored for too long. Our forefathers are a forgotten breed for self-reliance.
Most people haven't heard of 'Mangles', a type of beet that is easily grown , but during WWII , that is how the British fed themselves, and was a main staple.
It can be used for human food in soups and stews like parsnips and rutabagas , as well as animal fodder for poultry and silage for larger mamals.
Yeah , the economy may suck - but we can still be productive, and provide for our families, and become self-sufficient or supplement our income .
Gardening helps us to learn self-sufficiency, learn the value of work, cutting food cost , and appreciation for God's bounty found in nature .
I try to mix flowers (beauty) and vegetables (food productivity / functionality) in my gardens for my own enjoyment .