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10 Benefits of Vegetable Gardens

Today, I’m sharing gardening tips on the benefits of vegetable gardens. Backyard gardening is a rewarding experience. And, there’s nothing better than fresh vegetables in the summer and throughout the winter months. My grandfather had huge gardens when I was growing up. He planted enough vegetables for his kids and their kids. There was a catch, the grandchildren had to help weed the field, I mean garden. It looked like a field and felt like one when we had to walk it and pull weeds. But, backyard kitchen gardening becomes a part of your soul. You connect with nature and the earth.

I remember the garden holding tons of tomato plants, green beans, peas, onions, corn, greens and the list goes on. The garden became a part of my soul. For as long as I can remember, I thought about my own vegetable garden. I decided to finally put one in several years ago, and I look forward to digging in the dirt each spring.

It’s time for me to decide what I want to grow this season. I planted garlic in the fall, and I saw green sprouts yesterday. I was unsuccessful last year, so I’m really excited. My freezer is full of squash, peppers and, zucchini now, so I was thinking that I wouldn’t plant any. It dawned on me that others aren’t as fortunate, they would love to have fresh veggies this summer. So, for the veggies that I don’t use or give to my family, I can take to a food bank.

Benefits of Vegetable Gardens:

Saving on your food bill.
Having delicious vegetables for summer gatherings and snacking.
Making your own tomato sauce for pizza and pasta.
Freezing vegetables for use during the winter.
Sharing your bounty with neighbors, family and friends.
It’s a great way to exercise and get fresh air.
It’s a great way to relieve stress.
Learning to grow a variety of vegetables is educational.
Provides an opportunity to bond with my grandchildren.
Growing produce from seed is challenging and rewarding.

Finally, Urban Gardening has become popular too. So, growing fresh vegetables in small places is possible. A little creativity, and you can have fresh garden vegetables at your door. Fresh vegetables are being grown on decks, patios and balconies. How you ask? In containers. Furthermore, the containers can be paint buckets from Lowe’s or Home Depot, planters, or old whiskey barrels. Use your imagination. Grow lettuce, peppers, tomatoes or herbs. Herbs can be grown in small flower pots and don’t take up much space. You can place these in your kitchen window, and they really enhance dishes. Start small, but start growing your own greens. See my post on vertical gardening.