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much; this will increase your potential market and help to establish a good supply of
cash.

Poultry

Chickens are one of the simplest animals to
keep in your garden and can be very
beneficial. It has already been mentioned
how they can be useful to help improve the
fertility of the soil. They can also be used as a
valuable source of eggs; keeping just half a
dozen chickens could equate to six eggs a
day. These can be used to help you survive or
sold to others when funds are needed. If your
family is small you will quickly find that six
eggs a day is a significant number; you will
struggle to use them all!
Chickens need a small space with a secure overnight building. They will need to be
contained as they can do a huge amount of damage to your plants. However, their
usefulness in fertilizing the ground, providing eggs and even meat makes them a more
than worthwhile addition to your garden and a valuable source of income.

Homemade Items

It is possible to focus part of your garden
area on other plants which cannot be
eaten. This could be willow or bamboo. You
can then master the skill of creating a basket
or similar object and sell these items. When
times are hard this can generate a useful
extra source of income; after all, people will
need something to carry the produce they
buy!
Creating willow baskets may seem a little beyond you current skills but it is something
that can be mastered relatively easily. If this is not for you or you are already
experiencing a hard time then there are many other options which are viable to
generate you some money. You may have a selection of flowers which can be harvested
to sell in bouquets or even create potted plants ready to go into the ground. All you
need is produce which is already growing in your garden and a pot.

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