Last year, I challenged readers to plant a 10 foot by 10 foot plot of wheat by October 10th as a proof that it can be done. I am challenging everyone to do the same thing this year.
But wait, there’s more:
This challenge isn’t just about proving you can grow your own food, although that is an important part. It’s also about being ready.
To that end, I challenge you to do any or all of the following:
- Plant a 10 food by 10 foot plot of fall planted cereal grain by October 10th. Such grains include winter wheat, rye, and some kinds of barley and oats. Good sources for this kind of seed include Bountiful Gardens and The Sustainable Seed Company
- Install and plant a cold frame with fall plantings of lettuce or root vegetables.
- Purchase a small patio greenhouse and populate it with potted vegetables.
- If you have an existing garden, consider planting and covering rows of lettuce or root vegetables.
You can do this, but you have to do it. Your first step toward feeding yourself can start with this.
DLH