Food is Free

I really wish I could have someplace to do so Rosekitty. There are not even community gardens around here where I live. I would love to have chickens and goats. That would be me all set

if'n only doin' such 'twas free. there's waterin', seeds, tools to do such, etc. but, i agree. used to've a huge garden (nearly 1/2'n acre) 'n was most glad to share the wealth with many. i'm all fer community gardens, particularly in 'deprived' neighbors. folks need to gain that knowledge 'n start takin' more part in what goes in their bellies.

All of the above implies that we are going to be served more of those brownies Okay, seriously, I have only a small terrace garden - and we have managed to fit in about 10 flower pots. We have some roses and aloe vera. I have been seeing some nice shares on Facebook from websites that have lots of information on making our own terrace gardens where we can grow veggies.

I was never one for gardening. I tried it years ago and failed. I know growing our own food is a good thing. But then again I do live in NYC so it's not an easy task here.

We haven't had a garden in a few years. Couldn't keep the rabbits out.

@Rosekitty - You may be just a tiny bit too young to remember the Victory Garden days back during World War 2. Many of us had 'em growing back then.

We have a community garden at the school. Of course, there are a lot of people with their own gardens at home, since we live in the country. Even people in "town" have yards ... it is more a suburban than urban environment. Still, the community garden is a great idea, and we take turns caring for it and reaping the rewards.

My parents have their own garden and chickens. They provide me with fresh vegetables every month and they really add an extra taste to my cooking. I live in an apartment so I don't have my own garden. I am planning to plant basil and some herbs in pots and keep them at my balcony.

I would love to have a garden, but it's really tough to do in an apartment. We don't get enough light indoors, and while we have a small backyard it doesn't get enough light during the summer thanks to the buildings around us and all the trees. I thought about putting some containers out in the front... then the javelina got into my neighbor's plants, so it seems like that might not be a great option. I've actually heard that some communities have banned growing produce in front yards. I think that's terrible.

Good for you! I love having a garden. I love having chickens. Cleaning the poop isn't fun, but the eggs are amazing. It's really great going out to the garden and picking dinner. I can and freeze to save a lot over the winter. This year I grew a lot of black beans and they should last all year. Good luck with the chickens.

You are providing better alternatives in getting quality food. I am growing some vegetables for our consumption but should there be excess, will share it with the neighbors thanks to you.

I've never heard of anything like this in England, but it sounds like a wonderful idea. Do you have a lot of land?

I wish there was something like this, I could help and be taught to garden from those who already know how, since I really dont

I really want that but the thing is the whole area is cemented nowhere to plant and I have a violet thumb. nothing grows when I plant.All my pots are empty.

I usually plant a garden but unsuccessfully. I hope next year is different, in a different place. I know a lot of places have community gardens. My concern about chickens is what to do with them when they get old and do not produce. I do not want to kill them.

I have two fruit trees (a fig tree and a persimmon tree) and a bay tree, but I grow only some herbs to cook (basil, mint, thyme). It is not easy to have a real garden in the middle of a city with no front yard...

We should start planting some vegetables in our backyard.

that sounds like a really good idea if your neighborhood allows it I cant imagine to many neighborhood associations out in the burbs would let you grow vegetable in your front yard and have chickens.

I have not discovered them around where I live. Sounds like a great idea though and fun to take part in.

Yum. I wish churches and other public places would grow less grass and grow food for their people. As far as chickens go, we buy feed for them now instead of eggs at the regular grocery store. That's wonderful that you give away your tree fruit. I'd love to see those trees. I bet they are gorgeous.