Join a local csa?
Ill look into it. I wonder if anyone are still getting greens and veggies during the winter. Even if I can get it direct from a farmer out of state.
I'd agree with the local csa. If you have the space and time as the season draws nigh, it's not too late to get ready for growing. This year, we're increasing the size of the garden as we already can, pickle, and ferment; we're also looking into hydro/aquaponics as a year-round solution. Beyond that, we are part of a herd-share for milk and meat - we also support other local farmers that raise pigs, cattle and hens rather than the nasty and inhumane feedlots that plague the country.
EDIT: once you've got the plants producing, many can simply be overwintered to allow you to get them producing faster the subsequent years, or you can add humidity and full-spectrum light to keep them producing (albeit at about half) over the winter.
I learned to ferment this year and the pickles are the best! I have fermented hot peppers in my fridge right now that I add to recipes and they came from my garden in September.
I’d also like to add that the local flea markets and thrift stores and restaurants should still be supported. You and your $ matter to them very much. I live in a rural area yet only 30 mins from where there was rioting bc Kenosha. There are farms nearby that sell a box of whatever is ripe for $20 if your aren’t picky and know what to do with the veggies it’s a fun way to spend money and actually help a family business.
I tried the past two years but I don't have enough sunlight coming into where I can grow sadly. Hopefully I'll have a nice chunk of land in the future. I can do herbs outside and herbs/micros under the bulb inside though. I learned a lot on starting plants at least. Maybe I can see which don't require a lot of space and sunlight but peppers and tomatoes definitely weren't working. Might have a potato and garlic farm.
Yes I’ve been in a csa before, you get winter crops but still great food! Azure standard is good too if it’s in your area
Azure, that's who I was looking into getting wheatberries from. I'll have to see what else they have. Beans or something that store would be great.
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