For most of the US this cold blast will be the last and it will be time to start getting our hands dirty. I have a 12 acre farm that fully supports my family and leaves plenty left over for storage and the future. While I'm biased a bit, I think it's time to bring back victory gardens.
Get out there, dig in the dirt, and plant some seeds.
Feel free to ask advice here!
Farmer anon, how do I know how much water to give my plants?
It seems like an arcane science to me. I watered them all a good bit daily, except for the ones that don't need it like sweet potatoes and pineapples, but they never grew.
Then, the hurricanes rolled through Florida and dumped way more water on them every day than I could possibly get through watering, and they all grew like champs.
They're in raised beds btw.
I suggest soaker hoses. More efficient. You only have to water three times a week.