Kind of makes me sad to think that the recession is the cause for so many people to get involved in home gardening these days :( But on the bright note, it's a great thing to involve ones self in. Not only does it help put food on the table but it's also providing many other benefits such as: much better and fresher produce than one can buy at any grocery chain, a great feeling of pride and self sufficiency that has been lost in better economic times, and most of all the pure joy and relaxation than can be had puttering around in your own garden. I just finished reading an article on the net that said a backyard garden is considered a home improvement these days and I personally couldn't agree more! In my area we have a lot of Amish folks and they are very good neighbors whom I have a lot of respect for. They knew the value of self sufficer long before the economy went down the drain. They surely set a great example for all of us to follow indeed. Trust in God and make the best use of what God has provided us! Hope to see many more folks get involved in home gardening. As for myself, I been out of work for over two years now and may dig up my whole back yard if I have to. But then again, what good is a back yard if it doesn't give you back something in return :) Lot less grass to mow also........LOL
Rich