You've probably thought about it before. The thought crosses your mind countless times, "I can totally build my own garden" and you can, you can totally build your very own garden at home. Why aren't you?
Sure, growing veggies and fruits may seem a little overwhelming at first, especially if you have never planted or watered a plant in your life, but it's actually much simpler than it sounds. You can't expect it all to be grand and great at first, there are going to be a few trial and errors. Will it be worth it? Yes, it's most definitely going to be worth it.
Here are some reasons on why you should stop thinking about it and start growing!
1.) It's good for you.
Gardening can be a great form for exercise; planting, weeding, watering and harvesting, and can also reduce your stress and decrease depression.
Growing your own fruits and vegetables can reduce your exposure to pesticides, making them healthier than produce bought fruits and veggies. They'll be fresh and rich in nutrients, anti-oxidants, vitamin C, vitamin A and folate.
2.) Good for the environment
Plants can improve the air quality around you and with proper placement a garden can help keep your home cool during the summer and warm during the winter.
You'll reduce your carbon footprint by not buying produce that has travelled long distances, reducing fossil fuels and the pollution from the transportation.
3.) Reduce waste
Instead of buying more than what you need in order to get a better deal and later throwing away the amount you couldn't use, you'll be planting and growing "your own " food and thus you'll be more unwilling to toss out "your own " produce.
4.) Self-satisfaction and Pride
Watching the very first seed sprout and later watching your entire garden flourish with fruits and veggies will bring you great satisfaction. Bask in the glory that is your amazing garden, it took a while but you got there. Eating your very first fruit from your garden and have the sweetness and freshness overwhelm you with joy and pride.
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