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The Lost Garden of Eden

grow in order to make a reasonable profit and how this can be applied to any scenario,
pre, post or even during a disaster.

Mushrooms

Mushrooms come in an array of different
types but specialist mushrooms can be a
particularly lucrative market.
Mushrooms are fairly easy to grow and
require very little space which can be of
valuable assistance when trying to make
a living from your vegetables.
Even after a disaster mushrooms will be a sought after product as they will add a little
flavor and texture to any meal. To generate funds through your mushrooms you can
target specific mushrooms; such as medicinal ones. Many types of mushroom can be
grown in just a few months; allowing you to produce several crops in a year; providing
you can get the conditions right.
The best approach to earning funds is to visit all the local food establishments just
before the mushrooms are ready. Take their orders; then as soon as they are picked
they can be delivered and you will be paid. In the current market place the standard
button mushroom is simply too competitive to attempt to beat the supermarkets on
price; but a specialist variety can do exceptionally well!

Alternatives

There are alternatives which can be allocated a
little space in your garden. Snails are generally
plentiful but considered to be a pest. However,
you can actually farm snails; even if you are not
keen on the idea of eating them!
You will have to devise a shelter for your snails; a
small poly tunnel is an excellent option. They will
then need to have plenty of food to eat in the shape of plants; which are of no use to
you! The snails will then do a good job of looking after themselves. They do not smell
and are not noisy and acre actually very nutritious.
Perhaps the best question to ask yourself before you start farming snails is where is
the demand? You will need to find out if there are any restaurants or local businesses
which would be interested in having your snails and in what sort of quantities they
would be required. This will help you to ensure you have a big enough market to make
the venture worthwhile.

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