Could we grow all the food we need in our yards?

[dameatball]

10. Yes, although some supplementation would be helpful.

Several years ago I built 22 raised beds. They were all 4' x 16'. Had all the produce we could eat, as well as sold every Saturday at a local farmer's market. The beds were supplemented by peaches, apples, cherries and blueberries. Also had two large asparagus beds that the previous owner had started. All told, this took up perhaps 1/2 - 3/4 of an acre at the most.
We also let local friends come over and pick fresh from the garden.


I think we could have survived on just what came from the garden, but the menu would need some supplementals for well rounded nutrition.