Due to the technological advancements and convenience of grocery stores we are afforded today, gardens have taken a back seat as a food source. However, a garden is not only a beautiful and lush little ecosystem in your backyard, but it can also provide you with produce that is both healthier and more nutritious than its grocery store counterparts.

A garden can also be a crucial part of your stockpiling and prepping efforts. If a SHTF event occurs and you’re cut off from food stores, you'll have one located right in your backyard. But you have to make sure you have the correct vegetables planted. Peppers need to be a member of your garden this spring if they haven’t made the cut already!

Continue on to learn which peppers are right for you, how to plant them and how to combat pests!

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