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Excuse me .. having a garden of your own could save you hundreds of dollars - I grew up with a garden in my backyard, from which we enjoyed fresh and healthy vegetables. We even had chickens - giving us fresh eggs all the time. Teaching your children how to grow things is not a bad thing.

During WWII it was called a “victory garden”. People were more dependent upon themselves - not the govt - and selling off the excess produce gave people extra income. I have many fond memories of working in the garden with my dad.

Besides, in this day of over-processed food - a little “fresh” food could be just what the doctor ordered.


28 posted on 03/15/2009 12:59:11 PM PDT by CyberAnt (Michael Yon: "The U.S. military is the most respected institution in Iraq.")
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We have a large garden spot but that’s common where I live since I live on a farm and grew up on a farm.

Until my dad had his stroke and became immobile he planted acres and acres of everything; beans, tomatoes, corn, you name it, and allowed anybody that was willing to work pick as much as they wanted for free. Mom canned and froze what they would eat and the neighbors got the rest. Dad said he just liked to see it grow but refused to let it go to waste. His yard had a sign in it every year that said “Free vegetables, you pick”. :-)


31 posted on 03/15/2009 1:07:33 PM PDT by Melinda in TN
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