I have a couple hundred square feet in the back yard dedicated to growing edible things. Currently that list includes two types of tomatoes, bell peppers, peas, and several different herbs. This will soon grow to include much more, as my drip irrigation system is now fully functional. (Things tend to die if they rely solely on me for obtaining water.)

Here’s the difference - my main reason for doing this is not to reduce my reliance on store bought items. The ability to step out the back door anytime I need a certain vegetable or herb for cooking is priceless. The other part of that is having access to items fresher than those in the store. One of the key parts of good Italian cooking (or any kind in my opinion) is simple, fresh ingredients.

Regardless of the reason, count me in as part of the modern Victory Garden movement.