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In Our Lifetime Hard to believe things could have changed so much in most of our lifetimes.  Spiritwoman ^i^ |
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I agree with our Goodman who says, "the further from the soil one gets the more plastic they become." Our own agriculture teacher at the local high school tried to get the high school children to grow a garden then sell or give away the results. Out of over 150 students he got three who were interested; most said it was too dirty and too hot. . The beginning of life, conception..
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It is my personal opinion that more people need to spend time in their gardens learning how to grow food in case of an emergency. Alfie...
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8/24/2014 11:15 am |
I love fresh foods but often will go way out of my way to get to a particular specialty item available items available only at certain market and then pay way too much for it - just becasue I want it and I can get it. Spiritwoman ^i^
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8/24/2014 11:17 am |
Ne either actually. I have always been able to get all I need and more whether it be a supermarket, a garden or hunting. Fortunately for most of us getting food has never been a big problem. Maybe we are spoiled? Spiritwoman ^i^
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8/24/2014 11:19 am |
I agree with our Goodman who says, "the further from the soil one gets the more plastic they become." Our own agriculture teacher at the local high school tried to get the high school children to grow a garden then sell or give away the results. Out of over 150 students he got three who were interested; most said it was too dirty and too hot. Spiritwoman ^i^
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8/24/2014 11:21 am |
It is my personal opinion that more people need to spend time in their gardens learning how to grow food in case of an emergency. Alfie... Spiritwoman ^i^
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8/24/2014 11:24 am |
The advent of supermarkets probably depends on our places of origin. Personally I remember the first one , an A&P, opening in my area so it had to be in the 50's. I am sure they came about much sooner in urban areas, perhaps the earliest being simply taking the outdoor farmer's markets and produce stands inside under one roof. Spiritwoman ^i^
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8/24/2014 11:30 am |
My vegetable growing experience is similar to yours. I clearly remember working in the garden, toddler running around getting into things and baby in a back pack carrier day on my day off. The light bulb went on and I realized that I did not need to do this any longer. I was living in the midst of one of the largest agricultural areas in the country with at least 10 produce stands within a few miles. AND there were 2 major supermarkets within walking distance. Spiritwoman ^i^
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8/24/2014 11:39 am |
That is how it was where I grew up. There were all sorts of produce stands and a town "butcher" who had a small shop in his basement. Not sure about bakeries, although I do remember occasional treats like doughnuts. I was in junior high school before I knew what a cake mix was. Most of the other countries I have visited have a combination of small markets and super market. When I stayed in Puerto Vallarta long term I loved my daily trip to the neighborhood market. Fishermen, farmers etc. would bring their daily harvest / catch in in the morning. You never knew exactly what would be there so it was fun shopping fresh for the day and planning meals around what was there. Baked goods were sold out of a small store front in homes or via street vendors. Spiritwoman ^i^
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8/24/2014 11:41 am |
I remember those little markets - along with the produce vendors, butcher shops and bakeries. Somehow it seemed we had more time back then and going about from place to place was not a problem. Spiritwoman ^i^
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8/24/2014 11:44 am |
Definitely a good project. If nothing else it helps the youngsters understand where and how food comes to the table well in perpetuating basic survival skills. Spiritwoman ^i^
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8/24/2014 11:50 am |
Again, depends on where you grew up. In my case I remember the first supermarket opening. It was about 15 miles. I went with my grandmother to take a look. She started getting some things there but her purchases fit in one reusable "shopping bag". As time went on more and more things came from the supermarket and I think another opened. Not sure how things transitioned but by the time I left after high school she still grew a garden for veggies and kept chickens but most of the stuff came from the supermarket. I then lived in major cities for several years so my food source was the supermarket. I did keep a garden for may years but eventually time ended that. Now it's close and easy that determines my food source. No WalMart close here. Spiritwoman ^i^
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8/24/2014 5:00 pm |
Exactly why I take supplements. I buy and cook fresh food 90% of the time but I simply don't eat enough of anything to get all the nutrients I need. Spiritwoman ^i^
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8/24/2014 8:17 pm |
Have a friend who did much the same. We visited his old neighborhood which is now an industrial complex. He described how it used to be orange groves, horses and houses with big lots for gardens and chickens. Spiritwoman ^i^
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8/25/2014 8:58 am |
There were no grocery stores in the US prior to 1946? Wow! I learn something new here every day.
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8/25/2014 2:12 pm |
Having done the city mouse / country mouse contrast in reverse I'm giggling over the thought of culture shock. As for liking gardening - I guess some of us never outgrew playing in the dirt. probably as good as any other explanation. Spiritwoman ^i^
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