Vintage WV Victory Garden poster.
1. Purchase prints from Joe Wirtheim's Victory Garden of Tomorrow - I have several from the first and second series. They are marvelous. And at only $15 each, they're a bargain. Original artwork always makes for cool gifts and even better conversation starters!
2. Give a pack of great books - The cornerstones of the modern VG movement are Michael Pollan's Omnivore's Dilemma and Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. I'd pair them with H.C. Flores' Food Not Lawns and Sharon Astyk's Depletion & Abundance. (Seeing as I haven't actually had a chance to read/review Astyk's book, please see this essay.)
3. Give money to food banks that have started community gardens - My local food bank has a new garden, and there are many others doing the same nationwide. In these financially tight times, food banks (together with churches, schools and other non-profit entities) will play a vital role in ensuring that the sustainable food movement isn't just a fad for the well-to-do. If you're really committed to the concept of sustainable food systems, consider volunteering time at a local community garden in the new year, too.
4. Support Eat the View! - I've given this movement a lot of plugs here, and I still believe in it 100%. We need a food garden on The White House lawn. ETV needs your support.
Readers: Other ideas or suggestions?
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