The top two complaints that people often cite as to why they do not have a garden at home are (a) I don't have time, and (b) I don't know where to start. But since gardening is the #1 most popular at-home hobby in America, there are plenty of people out there who can tell you, don't let your complaints or concerns stand in your way. With just a little bit of gumption and a couple of afternoons of dirty hands, you can be well on your way to having a flourishing and abundant garden at home. The benefits of having a garden by far outweigh the lack of time that you may cite as a hindrance. There are countless reasons to plant a garden at home. Here are the top five:
(1) Gardening is exercise in disguise.
If you dread going to the gym, or spending an hour running on your treadmill every day, then plant and maintain a garden instead. Think of all the actions that you must complete while working in a garden: reaching, bending, raking, hoeing, digging, squatting, pulling, and pushing. It truly is a full-body workout, and many gardening experts suggest that you should remember to stretch well before and after gardening for this reason. Gardening is a good calorie burner, too. A 35 year old woman who is 5 feet and 5 inches in height, and weighs 140 pounds, can burn over 230 calories per hour working in her garden.
(2) It is the best way to insure that you are feeding your family fresh, healthy produce.
I'm sure you've heard by now that organic produce is safer and healthier than conventional produce is. Some fruits and vegetables may contain several different chemical pesticides all at once. For example, when you consume "normal" celery that you have purchased in the grocery store, you may be consuming the residue of 13 different chemical pesticides with it. When the Environmental Working Group tested conventional strawberries for pesticide residue, they found a total of 53 different chemical pesticides on them. And these pesticides don't wash off with plain water. If they did, farmers probably wouldn't bother using them. Recent studies by the University of Texas School of Public Health have also found BPA, a dangerous hormone- disrupting chemical, in the packaging of conventionally canned vegetables. The best way to insure that your produce is chemical-free is simply to grow it yourself. By growing your own produce, you can insure that your food is healthy and free of poisonous chemicals from the time that you plant the seed to the time that the fruits and vegetables reach your plate.
(3) Growing your own produce is a major money saver.
Yes, there is an initial investment that is required to begin your first garden. You may need to purchase topsoil, and you will surely need basic necessities such as quality tools, heirloom seeds, a garden hose, and soil amendments. But the buck stops there. Once you have made this initial investment, you will hardly have to spend any money on your garden at all. You will never even have to purchase seeds again- all you need to do is save some seeds from your fruits, vegetables, and flowers in order to plant them again the following year. You can freeze, dry, and can your produce so that you have your own supply of healthy food, even during the winter. And with the amount of food that you can harvest from a home garden, you can rest assured that it is tremendously cheaper than buying all organic produce at the grocery store year round. Inflation has been climbing out of control lately, but inflated food prices do not apply to your garden.
(4) A garden is like an insurance policy (but better).
I know that it is a fearful thought that none of us like to consider, but think about this realistically for a moment: If tragedy were to strike your home, would you be able to provide food for your family? Every day all around the world, there are disasters such as floods, fires, tornadoes, economic collapses, and wars occurring. Think about what happened in hurricane Katrina. Do you think grocery stores were open and operating when this horrible, tragic event occurred? No, of course not. A garden is like an insurance policy (only better) because it allows you to have a reliable source of food, and therefore allows you to be self sufficient. So many of us take it for granted that all we need to do to obtain food is drive to the nearest grocery store. But what happens when the grocery store shelves are empty? Maintaining a survival garden, or crisis garden, filled with vitamin-rich and powerfully healthy fruits and vegetables, is a way to insure that you can keep your family healthy in dire circumstances.
(5) Gardens are great for your kids.
A recent study conducted by independent researchers at the National Foundation for Education Research has shown that children who take an active role in maintaining a school garden experience countless benefits both in school and at home. Gardens help to foster confident, focused, and active learners. Children who are gardeners also take a greater interest in sustainability and an active, healthy lifestyle. And don't forget that kids who garden are getting good exercise, too. In a world where more children recognize Ronald McDonald than an eggplant, teaching your kids about fresh fruits and vegetables, and their value, is crucial. A garden is an excellent way to teach children, right from the start, how to lead a healthy lifestyle.
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