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Food & Drink, Pleasures, Science & Health

How Much Garden You Would Need to 100% Survive On? | Lifehacker

Could you grow enough food to feed yourself and your family if you wanted to—or needed to?

By Jeff Somers, Friday 11:00AM

Photo: Irina Fischer (Shutterstock)

Gardening is often pitched as a relaxing, therapeutic activity—and it is relaxing and therapeutic!

But it’s also a sign of how advanced society has become that we can regard growing food as a charming hobby instead of an absolute necessity.

On the one hand, that’s a clear sign of mankind’s mastery over the world. On the other, it’s left us remarkably dependent on a system of farming and delivery logistics that has been shown to be distressingly fragile.

Anyone who has ever successfully grown a tomato plant in their backyard has wondered if they could go “off-grid,” grow their own food, and be done with their local supermarket. The answer is yes, but that’s the wrong question.

The question isn’t whether it’s possible—the question is how. It’s all about the logistics: How much space do you need to grow enough crops to feed you and your family? Math will help you figure this one out.

Source: How Much Garden You Would Need to 100% Survive On

Memories & History, Science & Health

Hydroponic Gardening Offers a Space-Saving Way to Grow Your Own Food | WIRED

Lia Picard Gear, 05.08.2021 07:00 AM

Today’s home kits are stylish, smart, and easier to use than ever. Here’s how to get started.

Courtesy of Rise Gardens

We all became homesteaders during the pandemic.

The inability to leave home and disruptions to the food supply chain led a lot people to plant gardens to grow their own food.

Upon flexing their green thumbs, though, many found that gardening comes with its own set of issues, from vermin to seasonal shifts.

But what if there was a way to bypass those vexations? Say hello to home hydroponics.

Source: Hydroponic Gardening Offers a Space-Saving Way to Grow Your Own Food | WIRED

Food & Drink, Science & Health

10 Best Vegetables to Grow in Pots – Best Container Vegetables

Plant, prune, and pick your way to a yard-to-table summer.

by: Caroline Mullen, April 22, 2021 7 Comments

Photo by Ty Mecham

This past year has seen a surge of moves to the suburbs, time spent on balconies and in yards, and home cooking, which inevitably also led to people thinking about growing their own food.

Growing herbs and vegetables doesn’t have to take up an entire yard or require a farmer’s touch, either. Everyday people (you!) can successfully feed themselves fresh homegrown produce, no matter how big or small the outdoor space.

I checked in with two plant experts, Nadia Hassani, plant author and Penn State Master Gardener, and Tim McSweeney, Food52 design director and backyard farmer extraordinaire, to find out the best starter produce for growing in containers.

Source: 10 Best Vegetables to Grow in Pots – Best Container Vegetables