5 Reasons to Start a Garden!

Gardening is an activity that I've done for years with my family. In the early summer, we plant our seeds and watch as the plants grow so we can pick them in the fall. Here are 5 health benefits to growing your own garden:

1. Improves Health

Growing your own garden ensures you know exactly what you're eating. Your vegetables will have the highest vitamin content and there won't be any harmful chemicals involved.

2. Saves Money

Having a garden takes some maintenance, but overall saves money for you. The vegetables in your garden cost a portion of what they are in the grocery store, and they are better quality!

3. Outdoor Exercise

Gardening can actually burn up to 400 calories per hour when pulling weeds, digging, and planting. It's a good form of exercise outside.

4. Natural Stress Reliever

Having your own garden is a natural stress reliever when you get to be outside in the fresh air and sunlight. Gardening is rejuvenating and improves your mood.

5. Sense of belonging

Growing a garden takes commitment. When you get to pick your own food and enjoy the delicious taste, it gives you a great sense of self-esteem. Being intact with nature and possibly doing this with your family creates a good feeling of belonging.

Comment below if you have a garden and what you grow!

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