I have four apple trees 3 blueberries and tons of strawberries in among all the roses. I compost everything, even my dryer lint and cat hair! I decided not to wait for farmers to come back around close to where I live. No one can afford to wait for that. We must start today and work to be as food secure as possible on the land we have, if any.

I read and study everything I can, and every morning I look my garden over. It’s amazing how much it can change in one day! You learn all the time.
Two things are THE MOST IMPORTANT of all - Soil! and rain water. Do not water with city water, too many chemicals and build up your soil with straw, woods chips and compost as much as possible. I built raised beds and I do not till, I just add to all the time. I bought worms and put them in the beds and they love the compost I add. Nothing is more satisfying than learning how to grow your own food and be “grocery store independent” for at least 4-6 months out of the year.

Also research the best seed companies. Most of the seed packets sold in the stores are the “dregs” of the seed companies. If you plant crappy seed, you wont get good plants and you wont even know why. You might think you did something wrong, not enough sun, or whatever. No-it’s the crappy seeds. Do not buy them at the thrift store/dollar store. Get open pollinated only and save them for the next year.