Things are tough these days. The economy is in meltdown, the cost of living keeps getting higher and no matter how hard a person tries it's just not quite possible to make all the ends meet. Far too often people are forced to make hard choices like paying bills or buying gas or purchasing groceries, but sadly not all three.
These are extreme examples and perhaps these choices aren't hard for you. I do think about them though, at least now and then and am willing to bet that you also do, even if it's only in a dark corner of your mind that never sees the light of day.
I can however offer a partial solution, at least to the buying groceries dilemma. Instead of going to the grocery store and spending $150.00, try hunting, gathering and trading for your food. This is a very old solution and not overly feasible, but it is an option and becoming more popular, well at least the gathering part. You could also try growing your own fruits and vegetables, which is my personal favorite.
Growing your own food is a lot simpler then you might think, and I have found this wonderful e-book to help show you how. It's called THE ORGANIC FOOD GARDENING BEGINNERS MANUAL and was written by Julie Villani, you can find a link on my website.
Our ancestors produced their own food this way for years, millennia actually, and never once worried about whether they had the money they needed to buy the food that sustained them. Gardening is still a good way to reclaim that freedom and can be done in almost any situation. A big sunny yard makes it easier, but isn't necessary. All you really need is a sunny window where you can set a window box full of herbs.
You can actually grow a lot of vegetables in containers and this subset of gardening, called container gardening, is on of the best ways to start gardening in a small or limited space. Hence you can throw that excuse about not having a spot to grow your garden right out the window. THE ORGANIC FOOD GARDENING BEGINNERS MANUAL mentions this option and offers useful advice about how to start.
The e-book is full of other useful tips as well, not only for an organic gardening novice, but also the experienced gardener. Basic tips for where to set up your garden, good crops to start growing and techniques for dealing with pests organically are only a few of the topics covered.
I am already thinking about my spring garden and am looking forward to when the ground thaws and I can finally start planting. I am also thinking about starting some cold season crops like lettuce in containers right now, fresh winter greens would be a nice addition to dinner. You should consider doing the same thing.
THE ORGANIC FOOD GARDENING BEGINNERS MANUAL will be an excellent reference and is the perfect way to start your preparation, even now as winter is just settling in. It is the first of many steps on a path to a greener, healthier, happier and cheaper future. There is even the possibility of selling or trading some of you excess produce for cash and the other things you need.
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