It is time to resurrect the Victory Garden! 
Victory gardens were vegetable, fruit and herb gardens planted in backyards during WWI and WWII to reduce the pressure on the public food supply brought on by the war effort. Gardeners also were empowered by their contribution of labor for the war and rewarded by their own harvest. These gardens were embraced and very much became a part of daily life at home.
How perfect is this for what we are going through right now with our economy? It’s not that often when a solution presents itself that helps on so many levels.
It’s easy too:
1. Plant a garden
2. Care for your seeds and plants.
3. Remember, just as you nurture these plants with time, effort, patience and love…so too can you nurture your own dreams.
4. If you feel a compelling need to open your investment statements, (not recommended for ideal and happy living at this particular moment) – go out into the garden and pull some weeds thus reducing any stress that might arise from investment statement viewing. Or shred them and put them in your compost bin – it will make them useful. Or, if you are feeling more one with the earth, set an intention that as your garden grows, so do your investments! (Hey – we’re only human – don’t feel too bad if you want to peek!)
5. Harvest food from your garden, thus saving money, carbon dioxide and making an empowering contribution to the world.
6. Practice mindful eating – remember to connect with the soil, the plant, the sun, the rain and your own effort when thanking the universe for this miracle tomato, basil leaf, strawberry etc.
A simple Victory Garden helps us live greener, connect with the earth and ourselves more deeply, nurture patience and feel empowered to help the world in our own way…while saving money as a super cool bonus!
Happy Gardening!
If you cannot garden for whatever reason – don’t be too hard on yourself – visit Local Harvest to find local farmers you can support!
