The cost of everything is higher in today’s world, mainly at the grocery store. Which is a trip that many of us want to skip once in a while. We could start skipping it and even drastically slash our bill, by growing our own food…
Many people think that to grow fruits and vegetables could be overwhelming, but it is actually easier than what you think…
What you firstly need is small square feet of land, or a container gardening, water and a little time. Our ancestors did it and so we can!!!
By growing your own vegetables and fruits you can:
- Improve your health:
To eat fresh fruits and vegetables is a way that your body could stay healthy. By having them in your backyard they have a higher level of vitamin content. Fresh food could actually be the best thing for your health. We don’t know how long has the food on the supermarket shelf been there? Or even how long has the fruit or vegetable been traveling for? If the fruit is fresh it is more likely to taste better as well.
- Save money:
As soon as you start consuming your own vegetable and fruits, your grocery bill will go down. You only need a packet of vegetable and seeds that can cost less than a dollar and water.
- Reduce negative impact on the environment:
Growing fruits and vegetables in your backyard helps the planet in many ways. By growing your food, you are avoiding [commercial] pesticides and herbicides. You will also reduce the use of fossil fuels, and the pollution that is created by supermarkets. You are also less likely to waste your food.
Also, think about all the exercise you get from gardening. Planting, weeding, watering, and harvesting could be the exercise of the day and a family activity as well. Gardening is also an activity that relaxes you because the physical activity is not very intense. It is a way to take your mind into something else and get pure air and sunshine.
Overall, by growing your food you are building a sense of pride. Watching a plant grow thanks to your care and making it a healthy meal for your family is gratifying. It is a direct process that helps your health and personal well-being. When you are watching the process of a seed blossoming, you don’t have to care about food safely. You can just forget about the farm manufacturing plant, contamination and the transportation process.
This is a hobby that can actually improve your health, your wallet, and the environment!
