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Submitted by rlewis on 11 July, 2008 - 08:53.
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The term 'food security' is beginning to apply to seniors and the disabled and their access to food. Many seniors become housebound or are without a driving license and are dependent upon public transport to get to the shops. Issues such as the lack of such public transport, dental problems, lack of money, family or neighbourly support, and more, can lead to malnutrition and other illness, [and also being taken advantage of].

Increasingly too, the rising costs of living and expected food group shortages, mean that growing food at home is becoming an important budget support item.

With the above problems in mind, we have begun building a new free course for the Lyceum, called Growing Food at Home. We hope to be able to provide a practical nutrition plan, and a back yard garden approach, where you will get "The best bang for your buck!"

To make this course more tangible, I am seeking to illustrate it with personal garden images. If you have such or some useful tips, do mail greypath



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Food Security
Submitted by Koko on 16 July, 2008 - 13:43.

Strange how we are turning full circle, in a way.

Once, the quarter acre block was the dream, and we had our vegetable gardens and fruit trees.  Many homes were fully self sustained, except  for meat (in the suburbs Anyway).

Gradually, the urbanisation of our cities has squeezed out the old style gardens, and now we need to return to those days.

Bit of a ramble, but hope it makes sense.

Ray, good on you, I hope lots take up the course.

Well done.

 


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