Poor economy spurs home garden boom – another home business idea?

andrew — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:34:16 +0000

Lately I have been doing some research on getting back to basics. Eventually I would like to live a self-sustainable lifestyle, one that includes alternative energy sources like solar, geothermal, wind, passive heating and cooling techniques.

A community garden may be a good place to start learning, and serve as a great education when the time comes to start your own garden.

My wife and I have discussed once we find our next residence, I.E. we are looking for land in North Georgia, we would like to have something on the order of a cottage farm.

This is an interesting article I ran across that give some current perspective on the subject of the recent renewed interest in home gardening.

I could easily see this as a second income prospect for a family as well.

American Profile

Dollars from dirt: Economy spurs home garden boom
The Associated Press
Seed companies say this renaissance has rescued their vegetable businessafter years of drooping sales. Orders for vegetable seeds have skyrocketed, while orders for ornamental flowers are flat or down, said Richard Chamberlin, president of Harris …
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