window.document.getElementById(‘post-7932′).parentNode.className += ‘ adhesive_post’;Christian Science Monitor: Think of it as a modern-day Victory Garden. With gasoline prices soaring and food costs not far behind, the number of Americans planning to grow their own backyard vegetables this year is up sharply. Gardening organizations, seed wholesalers, and local nurseries are all reporting hikes in the number of people buying vegetable seeds and starter plants. It’s a trend that started slowly several years ago, spurred by concerns about food safety, food quality, and global …
As food prices shoot up, so do backyard gardens
window.document.getElementById(‘post-7932′).parentNode.className += ‘ adhesive_post’;Christian Science Monitor: Think of it as a modern-day Victory Garden. With gasoline prices soaring and food costs not far behind, the number of Americans planning to grow their own backyard vegetables this year is up sharply. Gardening organizations, seed wholesalers, and local nurseries are all reporting hikes in the number of people buying vegetable seeds and starter plants. It’s a trend that started slowly several years ago, spurred by concerns about food safety, food quality, and global …
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