A Grassroots Food Revolution - The Modern "Victory Garden"
Harkening to the self-sufficiency of previous generations who planted victory gardens in their front and back yards as a means to support their nation’s war efforts - today many are undertaking the challenge of declaring independence from corporate food systems, reducing reliance on fossil fuels to bring food to the table, and cultivating a more healthy and fulfilling life. This grass roots revolution is occurring in today’s modern version of the victory garden. The “war” is a revolution – and the battleground is right here on the home front. It is all about taking back responsibility and control of our own food supply. Whether it is a modest container of tomatoes on a patio deck or a full fledged self-sufficient garden – each effort represents one step towards freeing ourselves from the forces that would keep us dependent on a system of petroleum fueled and factory farmed food. Growing more of our own food heightens the taste and nutrition of meals, and along the way we experience the empowerment and fulfillment that comes from learning the basic skills of providing for our families and ourselves
Grow What You Eat – Eat What You Grow!
The Modern Victory Garden Blog Updates
February 6, 2010
It was really beautiful out today. No rain, some sunshine, and warm enough that a simple sweatshirt was all that was needed to be comfortable working outside. Had to do some grocery shopping this morning but once I got home and put everything away, I went straight outside to enjoy the nice weather and get some early season garden tasks taken care of that had been on hold due to too much rain lately.
I wrote in my blog entry last night how much the garlic had grown in the past few days. Since I was out in the garden in the dark last night I could not share pictures, but today I took a few photos of them. This is the elephant garlic.
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The discussion forum is the place to talk about what's happening in your garden, ask questions, share info, and just hang out and discuss food production gardening with like minded folks!
So....What Was Harvested Today and What's Cooking?
The garden is an integral part of every day life in this household. The care, harvesting, and food prep from the resources our garden provides - are just part of the daily routine and rhythm. While my blog entries certainly discusses aspects of what is happening on the homestead and the recipes page has info on how to prepare some of our favorite foods - it is the calendar entries that will give you a real view into the daily chores and pleasures of our Modern Victory Garden.
Clicking on the daily calendar entries will provide answers to questions like "what's being harvested?", "what's cooking from the garden?", "What's being planted now?" and "How did you do that?" Check it out!
Benefits of Garden Self Sufficiency
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