Recently my wife and I were inspired by Farmer Bill, Owner of City Farmers Nursery in San Diego, to begin growing our own food. After learning that he spends less than $15 per week on groceries because he is able to eat what he grows and only what is in season. We just set up our first "organic garden" today with Lettuce, Broccoli, Spinach & Strawberries
My gadren gave me approx.:
- 20 Zuccini
- 25 kg. potatoes
- 3 kg. Italian tomatoes
- 2 large sunflowers
- 15 peppers
- 5 kg rhubarb
- 3 kg radish
- 2 kg strawberries
Savings in supermarket were ok, but compared to where my parents live (zuccini were € 0.20 a piece there), savings are less.
Since 2 months I have a space of 11x12 meters in a public garden. I only planned to plant things that were expensive in the supermarket, but got with 2 kg. potatoes and onions from a neighbor... So now 25% of my garden is potatoes. I also planted Italian tomatoes, paprika (pepper), zuccini and over 20 strawberry plants. Raspberries and red berries were already planted in the garden. A 25% section will become a medieval style herb garden, with a buxus hedge around it.
Hi Cian
There are plenty of local markets I suggest you check out the Irish Farmers Market website for more info http://www.irishfarmersmarkets.ie/index-1.html
Hey Cian,
It might be a bit out of your way but there is a local farmers market held in the Ballymun Civic Plaza on the first thurs of every month. Might be worth a look!I love heading down to it!
