05/29/2026
Same here on Vancouver Island
Food security is not something we can afford to ignore.
Sadly, the fuel crisis and the skyrocketing cost of fertilisers and petrochemical products coming from overseas are now severely impacting food production here in Australia.
Farmers are being forced into difficult decisions, including whether they can even afford to plant crops at all. That should concern every one of us.
Australia is not as secure in fresh food production as many people think. I’ve been speaking about this for some time now, and I honestly believe we cannot take our eye off the ball.
Wherever you live, if you’ve got access to even a small patch of soil, use it.
A few pots on a balcony.
A front yard.
A nature strip.
A backyard corner.
Anything is better than nothing.
And to be honest, growing some of your own food is something we should be doing anyway, for our health, our resilience, and our families.
I understand that for some people it feels overwhelming. But often we overcomplicate what is actually very simple.
Start small, plant a few things, learn as you go. Follow along with my daily posts and I’ll continue showing you practical ways to grow nutrient-dense food without spending a fortune.
Many of you already on this journey know exactly what I mean. Some of you might even like to share in the comments how much food you’re now producing from your own garden spaces.
Because every tomato, every lettuce, every handful of herbs grown at home is one small step toward food security.
And right now, that matters more than ever.
Learn more at: https://craigcastree.com.au
All six of my books are available there to help guide your gardening journey.
Please share this post.
