Growing your own groceries is about as local as you can get. There’s a ton of information out there as to how to do it, enough in fact, as to be more than a little overwhelming. Here are some sites, books, and resources that I have found most helpful…
You don’t need to have a big plot out back, or a bunch of acreage. I used to grow tomatoes in my flower beds back in the burbs, and a friend of mine who lives in, shall we say, an upscale neighborhood grows, squash, peppers, beans, peas, tomatoes, and okra in her landscaping. People constantly ask her what her gorgeous flowers are, and then are shocked to find out it’s okra! All it takes is a little ingenuity and an open mind. So, get out there! Plant something.
I’m a local foodie living in the woods on 5 acres in middle TN, homeschooling my 3 girls while raising chickens & rabbits, gardening organically, hanging out at the farmers market, and building a local food website in my spare time.
