Reasons To Garden In Your Backyard

Today, I’m sharing gardening tips on reasons to garden in your backyard. I started gardening years ago, and it quickly became a passion.  Planting a vegetable garden was something that I always wanted to do, but never made the time.  I love fresh vegetables, especially tomatoes.  The taste and price of tomatoes in my local grocery store sent me into high gear.  They were expensive, hard, and tasted like cardboard.  

 

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My grandfather had a garden when I was growing up. Picking weeds out of his garden was an expectation when I was visiting.  I also remember all of his children being supplied with fresh vegetables during the summer, and the week-ends spent canning the harvest.  Fortunately, I decided to grow my own vegetables, and I’m so glad I did.  I look forward to each growing season now.  

 

Reasons to Garden: 

 

  1. It’s so relaxing. And I’ve learned to appreciate the open country and the quiet that it brings. 
  2. My land wasn’t being using to its full potential.  
  3. Store brought fruits and vegetables are expensive.
  4. I love working with my hands, and making things grow. 
  5. Saving money on my grocery bill is a plus. 
  6. Provides an opportunity to connect with other gardeners.  Connecting with others who grow fresh vegetables and flowers provides an opportunity to learn different techniques and make new friendships.  
  7. My vegetables are better than the stores.  I love walking by the produce in the grocery store smiling because I know mine is better.   
  8. I’ve learned to grow my vegetables from seed.
  9. I love having fresh vegetables, homemade salsa and sauce during the winter.   
  10. I love sharing my harvest with family and friends and the local food banks.
  11. Great exercise without leaving home.  

 

 

 

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Yes, gardening is time consuming, but it’s so rewarding.  It’s a great way to get out of the house and get moving.  I sleep so much better after a day of working in my yard. Furthermore, involve your children.  They can get a sense of how food grows and will make better choices in food selection.  They will also learn how to sustain themselves, and save on the grocery bill.

You don’t need acres of land to garden.  If you lack land, put a few planters on your deck or patio.  You can grow tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, radishes and the list goes on in containers.  Do you currently garden?  If so, do you use containers, raised beds or row garden?  Also, check out my other backyard vegetable gardening tips before you leave.

 

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  1. @Petula Wright – I love gardening, it's so relaxing.  It's work, but it's worth it.  I'm starting seeds now.  The taste is beyond comparison. I've thought about downsizing, but I just can't do it.  I need the land & fresh air.  Check out my gardening blog at http://www.adivasgarden.blogspot.com

  2. I don't think I have the patience for gardening however I know the taste is SOOO much better. I wish I had learned while I had a home now I'm in an apartment with no balcony or anything.

    I spent a few days with a friend months ago and he grew a lot of fresh vegetables and fruit. I was in food heaven the entire time. Maybe one day I'll find the patience and time to start a little garden.

  3. Stopping by to say hello! Btw, nice blog!

  4. Great, I'm looking forward to seeing them.  You can also follow me at A Diva's Garden for more updates on my kitchen garden journey, http://www.adivasgarden.blogspot.com

  5. We have plans to plant a few flowers this weekend since the weather is finally nice.  So I will get some pictures up then.

  6. @Erin Kaine – How exciting!  I hope that he is successful in growing new trees.  Please show a few pictures.  I would love for my grandson to see his progress.  It may encourage him to grow a few.

  7. Yes, we love plantings things.  My seven year old started this a few years ago by saving the seeds from and apple tree to plant in a pot to see if they would grow.  He grew two and planting them at grandmas!