Category Archives: wheat

10/10 Challenge 2011

Posted on September 1, 2011 by dlhitzeman

Last year, I challenged readers to plant a 10 foot by 10 foot plot of wheat by October 10th as a proof that it can be done. I am challenging everyone to do the same thing this year. But wait, there’s more: This challenge isn’t just about proving you can grow your own food, although [...] Continue reading →

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Your yard could be making you money [UPDATED]

Posted on March 10, 2011 by dlhitzeman

If you haven’t already noticed, world food prices have reached crisis levels in part on one of the tightest cereal grain supplies in modern times. Unfortunately, this trend only stands to continue on the heels of a terrible wheat harvest in China after Russia’s catastrophic drought last year. What does this have to do with your yard? [...] Continue reading →

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