Episode
How To Grow Enough Food For Your Family
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- Row by Row Garden Show
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- Jan 16, 2026
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- 1606
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Summary
Hey Neighbor! Food is essential for survival—and in this episode, we dig into a serious question: could you make it through a food shortage? With rising grocery prices, ongoing supply-chain issues, and concerns around future crop production, being prepared matters more than ever. We break down what’s happening behind the scenes—from increased wheat and corn costs to fertilizer and labor challenges—and why planning ahead with even a 3-month food strategy is a smart place to start. We also share current garden updates (multiplying onions, aspabroc, sweet magnolia peas, Detroit dark red beets, carrots, and spinach) and introduce a new standout variety: FanciPak Hybrid Pickling Cucumber F1, bred for high yields, strong disease resistance, and perfect pickling size in just 50 days. Finally, we cover practical ways to prepare: start a garden (even indoors), learn food preservation methods like canning, freezing, fermenting, and pickling, and consider small livestock like chickens. Preserving food helps reduce waste, save money, extend seasonal flavors, and build real self-reliance—skills that matter whether times are uncertain or simply expensive. Let's Grow Together and Get Dirty! FREE GARDEN PLANNING RESOURCES - https://shorturl.at/sjKw0 FANCIPAK PICKLING CUCUMBER - https://shorturl.at/4Jr5P CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEW AT HOSS! https://shorturl.at/kD0vW WEBSITE - https://growhoss.com/ EMAIL NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP - https://bit.ly/3CXsBAl JOIN OUR ROW BY ROW COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rowbyrow FOLLOW US: Facebook - https://facebook.com/hosstools Instagram - https://instagram.com/growhoss TikTok- https://tiktok.com/@gardeningwithhoss Pinterest- https:/pinterest.com/growhoss