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There are a number of community gardens around the neighbourhood. The botanical garden is attached to the University, so the plants are part of their research. No GMOs as far as I am aware. The garden has been a great resource for (other than knocking off food) learning about the local herbs and edible plants. When I go out into the fields or forests, there is an incredible amount of food and herbs that I can identify now. But, most people just walk past it, for the aforementioned reasons.

I won't be starving when the apocalypse strikes. 😀

Oh wow that area sounds fantastic, yep you're set :D