Believe it or not, but growing a simple vegetable garden can save you and your family hundreds of dollars in food costs—and more people are catching on every day.
According to a recent National Gardening Association study, 43 million U.S. households plan to grow their own garden this year, up 19 percent from last year. And gardening is appealing to an increasingly broad group—21 percent are new to gardening.
Over half (54 percent) of gardeners say their main reason for growing their own food is to save money on food bills, and 34 percent say the current recession is motivating them to garden.
And in case saving money isn’t reason enough – gardening can provide exercise, and it can aid your social life—particularly if you swap fruits and veggies with your neighbors or volunteer at your nearest community garden.
Story from: Consumer Reports Health.org
Other Articles of Interest:
How To Start A Vegetable Garden (part 1)
How To Maintain A Vegetable Garden (part 2)
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