Preparing for Spring - and Possibly, Higher Produce Prices

I'm sorry that there's been a bit of a gap in postings as of late - this past week has brought some surprising news. It turns out that I'll be having a job interview on Thursday, so I've been preoccupied with thoughts of possible re-employment. (I was laid off in 2008 and have applied for many jobs without much success.) Also, I've admittedly been swept up in the hype over Watchmen, which is coming out on Friday. Not that that is any excuse for neglecting the blog, but it is an explanation.

However, once my interview is done and I have superheroes out of my system, my mind will turn to thoughts of spring and gardening. It will also turn to news about a drought in California that could potentially have a nationwide impact on the prices and availability of fresh produce. Obviously, this is hardly an ideal scenario for people who are trying to eat healthy without breaking the bank, but there's no need to panic over the situation. Instead, try to look at it in terms of opportunity. There are ways to eat well, save cash and be good to the earth all at the same time!

With that in mind, I'll be dedicating the next few blog posts on growing crops in containers, composting with red wigglers, the benefits of heirloom crops, supporting your local farmers' market and so on. I'm really excited about sharing the details of my experiences with these topics, but as always, I'd love to hear from others who have stories and/or tips to share. These are challenging times, but I firmly believe that people can get through them by pooling their knowledge and skills. I hope that my posts are able to help in some way, and I can't wait to learn from you. Leave a comment if you'd like to contribute!