New to the whole thing in California

[Slayfan]

Hi all, native Californian here looking to become less dependent on the super market. Mostly for health reasons but to have a more positive impact on the environment as well.

 

[Britesea]

Welcome from Oregon! What part of California? I grew up in the LA area (Ontario, Upland, Pomona) then moved to the Bay area (Morgan Hill) and finally moved to the Cascades in Klamath county. The thing I miss most is the wonderful gardening in Morgan Hill-- three growing seasons a year... I remember going out to pick ripe tomatoes for Christmas dinner.

 

[Hinotori]

Welcome from western Washington State

 

[Chic Rustler]

welcome from Texas

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Welcome from another Texan!

 

[Lazy Gardener]

Welcome from Maine. I was blessed to visit S CA a number of years ago. It was absolutely breath taking. We were there in May. We were at Murietta Hot Springs.

 

[CrealCritter]

Welcome

My son in law was stationed U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton for several years. My wife and I visited numerous times.

California is a strange place to a Midwestern guy is all I can say. To go anywhere it seemed you had to jump on I5. There were way to many people for me. At times, I felt as nervous as a chain smoker hanging around a gas station. I would wash the car (white), the next morning it would be black again, like it hadn't been washed. And for the very first time in my life I developed asthma and had to go to a clinic and get an inhaler. When I got back home it went away.

 

[tortoise]

Hi From Wisconsin! I love your reason for pursuing self-sufficiency! It feels so good to be less dependent on grocery stores.

 

[baymule]

Welcome to the forum! There is nothing like your own home grown food.

 

[WildBird]

Welcome from Idaho! Have fun becoming more self-dependant!