Whatever money we do have should be kept out of the banks for now.
But I think most people won't have much, after paying off some of their mortgage, other debts, etc.
What money is left over should be spent on things you can use -- like a shovel, ax, wheelbarrow, organic seeds, fertilizer, canned goods, water, you name it.
Matthew
How can I learn how to garden and what kind of seeds can I get then that will not go bad? :confused1:
As for learning to garden, there are many good websites that have tips for free. Everyone I know recommends "Square Foot Gardening" for the small-area gardener -- though I don't have a copy of it yet. I'd like to get it though.
Basically, you want to dig up an area of your backyard, probably start a compost pile so you'll have a free source of mulch (and organic matter for your soil), get some fertilizer and maybe a couple bags of "Organic humus", "Mushroom compost" or other such 40-pound bags that usually cost 96 cents each. They really help your garden do well.
You dig up a rectangle or square, but the actual places you plant a tomato plant, etc. you should dig a bit deeper, (depending on your soil) just to loosen it up. In Texas, the ground is pretty crappy so I remove a bunch of the clay, and fill in the hole with humus/topsoil (both are 96 cents a bag at Wal-mart) and THEN plant my seeds, plants, etc. This seems to be one of my greatest discoveries so far :)
I'm still learning though, but it's very satisfying to physically produce food for my own family. It's a chance to get off the computer (both my jobs involve a computer), get some exercise, fresh air, etc. and it's good for one's soul I think.
Matthew