While it may be obvious that you might want to start a vegetable garden for the benefit of growing your own food, did you know that it comes along with a number of other benefits as well?
Along with having access to your own home-grown food, but you will be able to rest easy knowing the entire process that your garden has gone through from start to finish. You know exactly what you used to grow and care for your food, so there are no questions about harmful chemicals from fertilizers or pesticides that you don't have the answers to.
A great sense of pride comes from providing your family and yourself with high-quality, nutrient-rich food. You will feel more independent and capable in your own ability to be self-reliant, especially in the event of problems or emergencies.
Gardening requires a good deal of physical activity such as; walking, bending, and lifting, to name a few. This will help you stay healthy and active while you get fresh air and harbor a deeper connection with nature.
Not only is gardening enjoyable for the sense of pride, but it can also be therapeutic as well. Being outside and tending to your crop can be a great way to alleviate stress or distract you from some of your daily stressors.
Fresh produce, especially when you buy organic, can be very expensive. Though you may not be able to supplement all of your produce this way, especially at first, growing your own produce in a home garden can help drastically cut costs at the grocery store
So, with all of these great reasons for starting your own garden, what's holding you back from giving it a go?