Tips on Tuesday - You CAN Gardnen

Tips on Tuesday - You CAN Garden

I couldn't give any more tips than what was shared on this youtube video called - Dig for Victory (WWII area).  It's only 6 minutes to watch:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35NpLveVZDg

My 5 Tips for Tuesday - You CAN Garden come from the words of wisdom in this old news reel.

1.  "Help yourself to good food."  You can!  In light of the empty shelves of the past week and supplies running out.  You can help, by planting a garden - you CAN do it!

2.  "Bit of ground waiting for you somewhere."  There is!  Dig up a patch of your yard.  Plant in containers.  Create a space, there really isn't an excuse - fill a carboard box with dirt and plant lettuce and onions - one above ground, one in it.  

3.  "Learn how to do a good job yourself."  Make it a priority.  Get your children involved (chores and work are best things you can "give" your children!!).  Nothing and I mean nothing tastes as good as your own food - seed to savor - it fills your belly and heart!

4.  "Finest tool a gardener can use is his/her own 2 hands."  That is the key!  Gardening isn't hard, but it requires work.  Learn to rely on yourself, instead of others - even if it is for only a few items.  Use your hands for digging, instead of scrolling.

5.  "1 hour in the garden is better than 1 hour in the gym."  For me it is!  Gardening is great exercise!  However, the rewards are more than physical - it's emotional benefits as well!  Get lost in your garden - no matter how small.   

I know there are many posts, podcasts, youtube videos this past week on "grow your own Vicotry Garden" - one good thing from the "this" is that people are wanting to be more self-sufficient.  We may have lived a homesteading lifestyle for over 25 years here on our farm, but we have always had a garden even in town.  You can too, just get up, go outside and do it.  You'll be better for it!

Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.