The weather is bitter and in order to combat cabin fever, I planted some beans in my indoor garden. They should be okay. There is enough soil, eight inches, and the spot gets about 6 hours of light. Winter sun is not as strong as Summer sun, so the growth may be slow, but with a bit of organic fertilizer all should be well.
Planting the beans is one way I deal with cabin fever. Essentially I take responsibility for keeping myself occupied when the weather makes going outside very difficult. Frostbite happens fast. In less than five minutes when the temperatures are below minus 20 C, unprotected body parts can be frostbitten.
When it comes to our food supply, it is up to us to keep ourselves informed about what we eat. The government should insist on product labelling and food safety ought to be a major public concern but this is not the case. So that leaves it up to us. You can be politically active and write your elected representatives, the newspapers and join or form food security groups. This public face is essential if we want the government and the food producers to take responsibility for what is on the market.
We can grow our own food. This is the best way to know what you eat. Especially if you save seeds so you know what you will be planting the following year. We can buy certified organic food. I say certified as that is the only way you will know that it is organic if you don't grow it yourself. Unless you buy direct from a farmer you know who is willing to tell you about his methods. Are pesticides used? If yes, what kind and why?
If your only food shopping choice is a corporate supermarket, be sure to ask questions. Where does this come from, how is it grown? Do you purchase locally? These three are a good place to start. You may not get any answers but your odds are better when you ask. Even if the store does not reply, you made the effort and this is the first step toward taking responsibility for what you and your family eat.
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