Ahh yes! It is Sunday morning and I’m off to the market to
get the usual. You know, green seasonings like celery, chive, shadon beni and pimento peppers. The only difference is I’m not going to the regular market but
to my backyard to reap these from my kitchen garden.
A market list includes all these and so much more. Dasheen bush,
ochro, hot pepper for the Sunday callaloo; carrots, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber
for the fresh salad…all of these add up to a fortune on a Sunday morning. And these
are just a sample of the produce that we purchase at the market.
These items
however, can be grown at home in a small kitchen garden or in containers. Guides
for doing this can be obtained here under "Publications". You can also check out the Growbox System at this link.
While space for planting may be a challenge, teaming up with
a neighbour or two is an option worth considering. You can plant 4 or 5
different crops, another neighbour 4 or 5 and another the same and when the
harvest is in, produce is shared. In total each family can enjoy 15 different
items and save a lot of money. If the produce is extremely bountiful, you can even share with other friends and family members.
Are there any other crops that can be planted at home and end up on a trini plate? Drop us a comment and let us know what you intend to cultivate.
Are there any other crops that can be planted at home and end up on a trini plate? Drop us a comment and let us know what you intend to cultivate.
The backyard garden is the way to go in these recessionary times. In addition to vegetables I have fruit trees and from experience I have saved a lot on my monthly bills. I don't have to buy tomatoes,pimento,hot peppers or other herbs. In addition got pomerac,Julie mangoes and pommecythere when they were in season. I'm just waiting for the coconut trees to bear so I could save $50 on coconut water. Grateful for a husband with a green thumb.
ReplyDeleteNice Caroline. My kitchen garden isn't as lavish as yours but I'm surely getting there. Keep up the good work.
DeleteI think the system of exchanging food and not using cash is called bartering.
ReplyDeletevery good advice indeed....provided you have space to plant something..lol
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