It became trendy again in 2020, with more than 20 million people doing it for the first time. STORY AT-A-GLANCE It’s estimated that more than 20 million Americans planted a vegetable garden for the first time during the pandemic.
Gardening has taken on a sense of novelty as many view it as a hobby or leisure activity, but in relatively recent history—prior to industrialization—nearly all Americans grew food.
Growing your own food is something I encourage virtually everyone to take part in, even if you have limited space.
In addition to fresh produce from your garden, round out your preparatory food supply with nutritious shelf-stable foods and a clean supply of potable water.
Gardening has also been treasured just as much for its nutritious harvests as for the solace and healing it provides. Home gardens became trendy again in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic led to societal upheaval. At the time, seed suppliers were overwhelmed by the unprecedented demand [1] of people looking to take control of one of the most basic forms of self-preservation—growing your own food….