Take a Bite Out of Global Warming-Prepare for Spring with These Tips from The Center on Food Safety
Via Cool Foods Campaign
As spring and warmer weather approaches, it’s the perfect time of year to think about starting your own garden. The coolest foods are those you grow organically yourself, and fortunately you don’t have to be a rural homesteader to enjoy the benefits of home-grown produce. This spring, Cool Foods has compiled a resource guide for everyone who wants to commit to taking a bite out of global warming and grow some of their own food. Home grown foods cut down on “foodmiles”, processing, packaging, fertilizers and just about every other source of greenhouse gas emission in our food system. With minimal costs, even small gardens can significantly cut your produce costs. In our tough economic times, renewing America
Whether you plant a few herbs or cultivate an entire garden, our guide will lend know-how to both city and country dwellers. There are many ways both urban and rural homes can be adapted to growing fresh, delicious, and healthy food with a miniscule carbon “foodprint”. The first step is committing to giving gardening a try! Once you’ve decided that this is the year to make a change, you will need to determine how much time and space you are willing to devote to your garden. Follow our guide to help you understand your options, decide what to plant, and track down your seeds. Let’s dig in!
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