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Will today's younger generation start to grow there own

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Callistemon Fri 03-Apr-20 11:08:20

We have bags for garden waste and some grow potatoes in them as they are quite deep.

Callistemon Fri 03-Apr-20 11:07:25

I think many young people have done this, if they don't have the space then some have allotments.
DS made raised beds, one DD grows things in tubs as she has limited space.
The others have a large veg plot and provide food for the nation.

notanan2 Fri 03-Apr-20 11:03:54

Balconies come at a HUGE premium around here

You have to be pretty well off anyway to have a balcony

And even if you do not all are suitable for growing on. Some are in wind funnels where its dangerous to have pots on them etc

MawB Fri 03-Apr-20 11:00:57

Notanan it is amazing what you can grow in pots etc on a balcony but of course it helps if it is facing the right way.
Strawberries, chillis, tomatoes, even potatoes I believe!

MawB Fri 03-Apr-20 10:59:05

I think many do, Mick my DD and SIL in London with a pocket handkerchief garden have an allotment (but of course cannot go and tend it because it would mean driving there and that is not a permitted journey) and another DD and SIL were out planting veggies with DGS earlier this week.
Allotments are very popular (not to say trendy) among the 30-40 somethings especially those in flats or with tiny gardens!
I might have a go at some tomatoes in a gro-bag or “cut and come again” salad leaves myself.

notanan2 Fri 03-Apr-20 10:58:28

Balcony

notanan2 Fri 03-Apr-20 10:58:16

Where? A garden or even a balcontis a massive luxury/privilidge these days

12Michael Fri 03-Apr-20 10:51:02

Considering the closeness to a war like situation although this time its a bug or sorts.
Will today's young family's , if they have a house and land with enough room to start to grow there own vegetable crops in order to survive.
And seeing and eating something they have produced themselves and not off a supermarket shelf
Mick