http://www.livinghistoryfarm.org/farminginthe40s/crops_02.html
People thought that they were doing their part for the country back then and they can recapture that same feeling for their families today. Growing the gardens of the past with the knowledge of the present will bring rewards beyond measure.
This is a great video on the old fashioned garden but take note of the push for insecticides. We are smarter today.
http://www.archive.org/details/victory_garden
It does give great ideas for the early garden and the late garden. My friend Donna in Cape Cod has already sprouted in doors her tomato plants. She is so more organized than myself.
Insecticides change our DNA, have long term connections to illness, and are told to us in mounds of lies that there is no long term residue. Did you know that 95% of the crops grown in America are non organic? The nutrient level is so low that is why we eat and are so hungry so we eat larger and larger portions.
I know we have discussed this before but now is garden time and it is time to review our awareness of the dangers of pesticides. Keep in mind the following:
1. Many pesticides have heavy metals.
2. Non organic foods had higher protein, but although organic has less proteins the quality of the proteins was higher. Isn't that why we eat for the quality?
3. If there is more nitrogen in the ground than plants can handle the excess is accumulated as Nitrates. This is dangerous especially to children and the elderly. The health dept. will condemn the use of your water if Nitrates are too high.
4.When nitrate fertilizers are added the soil plants absorb even more toxic metals.
5. Animals studies show that reproductive and immune function is severely effected by pesticides.
Remember to look again at the Monsanto's movie about our foods and the lies we are being told.
stand up for yourself even if you can only container garden in your area. Anyone can do it and you do not have to be a great gardener. Your local nursery will help you to be a success and there are lots of organic info out there. So go for it! Even if it just a couple tomato plants or an herb garden. You owe it to your health.
Let me know your garden plan. This months Martha Stewart has a beautiful story on a lovely garden in New England. It shows what you can do over time. Do not forget to visit the blog http://my50syear.blogspot.com/
Donna has done a fabulous job of living in the 1950 home front mode and her gardening tips are worth reading. Read her blog from the beginning you will not be disappointed. She will be sharing about her garden and chickens soon. Thanks and good luck in the garden!
