On May 6, 12:08*pm, "jmcquown" > wrote:
> > wrote in message
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> > That reminds me of a book about Victory gardens. I think the book only
> > covered WWII, but maybe some WWI might be included. Eat the whole
> > apple, but patriotic to the core.
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> > Tom
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> I also love the idea of victory gardens. *I'm no gardener, but I could
> probably grow some things in pots.

IIRC there were a couple of radio programs recently where people were
suddenly discovering how valuable a garden could be, given the current
economic times.

I have the original "black" thumb but I imagine someone with a small
garden plot could make a big dent in their food costs with a bit of
skill and dedication. Certainly a couple of books and films that I
have seen suggest this. (References available upon request .

John Kane Kingston ON Canada