Fresh food Instead of buying produce that has been traveling the country (or world) for weeks, you can eat your veggies within hours of picking, when taste and nutrition are at their peak.
Safe food You know where your food has been, what's been applied to it, and who's been touching it.
Economical Food No question about it, you can grow your own food for less money than it takes to buy it.
Improved Diet Studies show that families that grow their own vegetables and fruits eat more vegetables and fruits.
Exercise Have you started working in your garden yet? Then you know what I'm talking about!
Stress Reduction Research tells us that the physical work of gardening, combined with the fresh air, and the satisfaction of seeing your garden grow, are good for body, mind, and soul. Gardening gets us out of the building, out of the car, out of our busy, harried lives into a place that has its own rhythm, its own time.
So if you haven't made the decision to start a garden, I encourage you to give it a try. Container gardens are every bit as satisfying as a big plot in the back yard, as are community gardens; so if you have a little patch of sunshine somewhere, plant a garden in it!
Next time we'll look at some ways to nourish and protect your garden safely. Happy gardening!
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