Needed More Than Ever
If you’ve stood at a supermarket checkout in the last couple of years and quietly muttered “when did that get so expensive?”, you’re not alone. Food prices have shot up at a rate that’s left many of us blinking at receipts like they’re written in another language. What used to be a normal weekly shop now feels more like a budgeting exercise worthy of a spreadsheet and a strong cup of tea. For our family, the last two years have really driven home just how important growing our own food has become. This isn’t just a hobby anymore — it’s a genuine part of keeping the household budget under control. The reasons behind the price rises are many: higher fuel and energy costs, climate problems affecting crops, global supply issues, and the knock-on effects of world events. All of that filters down until it lands squarely in your trolley. And once prices go up, they don’t seem keen to come back down again. That’s where the allotments and the garden step in. Between me, Sam and Iris, t...
