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during the second world war, has made exactly where their food is coming from
a comeback. During the war, fruits and and what it contains.
vegetables and herbs were grown by Greenhouses and seed warehouses
thousands of people to reduce pressure were gearing up for another busy season
on the commercial food chain and sup- as thoughts turned to Spring.
ply the growers’ families with cheap, Chances are it will be late summer be-
fresh produce to supplement the neces- fore enough vaccines have been admin-
sary rationing. I believe this is a trend istered to make a significant difference in
the way we live.
that will continue as many more people
want to experience getting their hands But the soil awaits you and the rewards
are many – happy gardening!
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