by Charles E. Wissenbach, Pinesdale
Millions of WWII gardens supplied 33% of America’s home and military food.
Gardening conserves cash. On victory-garden-scale it might alleviate today’s global food crises where multi-millions suffer famishment!
U.S. farmers switch from corn to reduce prohibitive fertilizer costs.
UK farmers can’t afford gas to heat their gigantic greenhouses.
War-torn Ukraine was Europe’s breadbasket. But now Spain and Greece ration food.
U.S. bird flu outbreaks eliminate millions of egg and meat birds.
America and China have famine-threatening wheat forecasts.
Everyone can grow something. Food banks love surpluses. Gardening information abounds.
Newcomer’s advice: Start small and cheap. Continually study, making inexpensive improvements.