I've been producing my own food for many years, it' is natural for me to spend a few hours a month tending to the vege patch or sorting out the pot plants on the deck.For you this may not be the case,you must be browsing the internet with hopes of beginning your first garden but are clueless when it comes to how to do it and not quite convinced of the full benefits.Do you need persuasion that having a garden is worth your precious time, then read on...
How fresh is fresh? Do you regularly frequent a supermarket wondering how old the produce is on offer? Do you know that it is common practice these days to harvest produce before it is ripe then treat it with chemicals when it is time to go on sale at your your grocer? The way around that is to only buy organic, but how do you really know it is indeed organic and how would you even know how fresh it is? Answer, grow your own veges, that way you know exactly how it has been grown and you will only pick when needed, envision eating your produce hours prior to it have been picked!
Slash your food bill With steadily increasing inflation affecting the cost of food and job reliability disappearing wouldn't it be nice to slash your family's food bill whilst making use of fresh, quality fruits and vegetables? Better quality fruits and veges for a heavily reduced cost, seems fairly obvious. A sachet of seeds is inexpensive and will generate a lot of food..
Conservation is key Modern agriculture causes a lot of pollution with chemical runoffs as well as man made fertilizers destroying the soil. Not only will you be doing yourself some good but you will be protecting the environment and setting a great example for your children.
Add some variety to your diet Most grocers will only sell a couple different types of each type of produce, when there are so many unique variety's of each, some you will have never heard of, so do your self a kindness and add something different to your plate!
Socialise It is getting more and more popular having local neighbourhood gardens where everyone chips in and shares the spoils, it is a good opportunity to befriend some like minded people and expand your social group.
Look after your body Why eat food that is riddled with chemicals? G.M foods have a direct link to cancer similar to preservatives, pesticides, chemical sprays etc. It is much better for your body and your taste buds to consume fresh organic produce.Think about the health of not just you but your friends and loved ones also.
Eat food with more flavour Most are aware that fresh food tastes the best but did you also know that organic food also have more taste?Don't just just believe me, start gardening now and find out for your self!
Make a difference Have you thought about this, with one less person purchasing the toxic food corporations are selling us, that is less money in their wallets. If everyone ceased buying then they would be forced into growing some decent produce. A lot of people dont understand it but it is the buyer that controls the market. So it is time to take back your power and start producing your own food!
Keeps you fit Digging around in the vegetable garden can be good exercise but that is a good thing because most of us these days are deficient exercise. Don't forget the fresh air and sunlight (vitamin D) that you will be getting as well..
How fresh is fresh? Do you regularly frequent a supermarket wondering how old the produce is on offer? Do you know that it is common practice these days to harvest produce before it is ripe then treat it with chemicals when it is time to go on sale at your your grocer? The way around that is to only buy organic, but how do you really know it is indeed organic and how would you even know how fresh it is? Answer, grow your own veges, that way you know exactly how it has been grown and you will only pick when needed, envision eating your produce hours prior to it have been picked!
Slash your food bill With steadily increasing inflation affecting the cost of food and job reliability disappearing wouldn't it be nice to slash your family's food bill whilst making use of fresh, quality fruits and vegetables? Better quality fruits and veges for a heavily reduced cost, seems fairly obvious. A sachet of seeds is inexpensive and will generate a lot of food..
Conservation is key Modern agriculture causes a lot of pollution with chemical runoffs as well as man made fertilizers destroying the soil. Not only will you be doing yourself some good but you will be protecting the environment and setting a great example for your children.
Add some variety to your diet Most grocers will only sell a couple different types of each type of produce, when there are so many unique variety's of each, some you will have never heard of, so do your self a kindness and add something different to your plate!
Socialise It is getting more and more popular having local neighbourhood gardens where everyone chips in and shares the spoils, it is a good opportunity to befriend some like minded people and expand your social group.
Look after your body Why eat food that is riddled with chemicals? G.M foods have a direct link to cancer similar to preservatives, pesticides, chemical sprays etc. It is much better for your body and your taste buds to consume fresh organic produce.Think about the health of not just you but your friends and loved ones also.
Eat food with more flavour Most are aware that fresh food tastes the best but did you also know that organic food also have more taste?Don't just just believe me, start gardening now and find out for your self!
Make a difference Have you thought about this, with one less person purchasing the toxic food corporations are selling us, that is less money in their wallets. If everyone ceased buying then they would be forced into growing some decent produce. A lot of people dont understand it but it is the buyer that controls the market. So it is time to take back your power and start producing your own food!
Keeps you fit Digging around in the vegetable garden can be good exercise but that is a good thing because most of us these days are deficient exercise. Don't forget the fresh air and sunlight (vitamin D) that you will be getting as well..
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