Nice article on some of the benefits of gardening food crops. I agree that real family security must include the skills and basic supplies (tools, open pollinate seeds, dirt and water, etc.) For the times when trucks stop rolling whether that is weather or other barriers to food delivery on a short term basis, have a generous stash of food stuff which does not need refrigeration or extensive energy resources for cooking, this is a short term disruption solution. But for a long term transportation challenges, months or years, survival will depend on your ability to feed yourself, family, community and the ability to protect what you have...... Regardless, gardening strengthens our immune systems, is great exercise and gives affordable access to fresh organic nutrition packed food...... nice post, thank you, oc