posted 2 weeks ago
I think it's a very nice idea, though I need to care for my own come spring, which are all weedy now and aren't doing too well. I'd better plant some from seed too, or get a crown from a roadside somewhere: they would probably be better adapted.
I think there is so much to be gained by communities ordering things in bulk together. I was thinking, for instance, what if we all ordered enormous bulk organic beans, sunflower seeds, etc. to get here to the village, and then split them up based on individual contributions and/or need? No one in between, it's a way to get together as a community, and cheaper too... not ideal as I'd prefer we grow and harvest our own, but better anyways.
Some people might say it is not good for local business... but it's cheaper for local people, and would bring community together for local people, meaning it's good for local people. On the other hand getting it at the health food store only enriches one person. I care about the people who keep local businesses, but sometimes there are simpler ways of getting things done that are a positive for everyone.
edit.. And by communities I don't necessarily mean intentional communities that probably already do this, but natural villages.
One can never be too kind to oneself or others.
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