Some people have the desire to save fuel or energy, but have never considered gardening. Yes, having your own backyard garden helps you save significant amounts of fossil fuel. It also helps reduce the carbon emissions. Other than saving energy, there are other reasons why it’s a good idea to grow a garden.
It lowers your grocery bill.
It is a known fact that fruits and vegetables from supermarkets will cost you a lot of money. If you grow some of your own food in your backyard, you will definitely get the chance to save money. You might even have more food than what you need to last you through a season. Even if you have a small yard, you can still produce significant food. If you have no yard, there are vegetables you can still grow in containers on your balcony or porch.
It improves your health.
Eating fresh fruit and vegetables makes us healthier. Several studies have found that people who eat more fruits and vegetables are the ones who suffer less from cancer and other chronic diseases. It is a lot easier to get more vegetables and fruits into your diet when they are growing affordably in your own backyard. Your own foods will taste better, too! Not only that, when you eat your veggies that are freshly-picked from your own garden, you know they will contain the maximum amount of flavour and nutrients. Gardening also helps in terms of exercise as you need to get out there and move around. Fresh air and sunshine are also needed for better health – you get both of these with gardening.
It adds more value to your home.
A home flowing with the beautiful foliage of vegetables and flowers is a pleasure to view. The richness of growing plants are both soothing and appealing. You can place a bench or a sitting area close to your garden so you can stop and smell the roses…or eggplants.
It helps save the bees.
Bees are essential to our economy and to the environment. They are excellent pollinators. A lot of farmers depend on bees to ensure good crops. However, the bee population is at risk, so planting a backyard garden helps the bees in a lot of ways. Plant cucumber, squash, flowers and herbs – these will make the bees happy.
It helps build community.
You would be surprised to know that gardening is another way to make friends. Nowadays, people don’t really know their neighbours anymore. However, when you have your own backyard garden, you will realize that you have planted more beans or tomatoes than you would ever need. Your neighbours will surely be delighted when they see you come their way!
Don’t waste another day, start your own backyard garden today!
