The Importance of Growing Your Own Vegetables: Benefits for Health and Sustainability
Splendid afternoon to you in the agricultural mindset. Today I want to share with you guys my little vegetable garden, the need why everyone show have a little garden for the vegetables and the health benefits.
The way things are very expensive now, it is of a concern that everyone should be involved in the farming practice, you don't need to be a professional farmer or taking as an occupation but things like vegetables are little plants everyone should have in their garden, this simple practice can bring in a powerful solution to so many homes in team of reducing tje cost of food purchase. Aside from shopping in the market, shopping mall, having a garden of vegetables has a lot of benefits that are far beyond just making a delicious meal.
Healthier, Fresher Produce
One of the most significant advantages of growing your vegetables is that you can easily access it fresh, and raw, full of nutrients unlike the ones gotten from the market, mall that has traveled a long distance and sometimes the process of transporting it from the farm can take day and when it get to the market or shop it can be in the storage too for a long period of time. But home grown vegetables can be harvested at any time, ensuring that all the nutrients are intact in their right proportions. Eating freshly picked vegetables will definitely gain the following benefits: vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that contribute to overall health and well-being.
Control Over Pesticides and Chemicals
When you grow your own vegetables, you have full control over the use of chemicals like pesticide and herbicides. In this part of the world where everyone wants to make money, people mostly use fertilizer to grow their vegetables in order to make it grow fast. But by planting your own local garden, you decide what to use and what not to, like me. I like using manure for my vegetables because it reduces the risks of chemicals in your meal. Doing this will not only promote healthy meal, but also gives you a good environment by safeguarding soil and water quality.
Cost Savings
This part is very important especially in today's world where the cost of foodstuffs are high . Growing your own vegetables can help you save the part of money usually used to purchase it from the market. While there will be some little cost in terms of seed purchase, irrigation and the rest, it can't be compared to buying it from the market. By producing your vegetables at home, you can reduce reliance on store-bought produce and enjoy a steady supply of fresh vegetables without breaking the bank. Additionally, surplus harvests can be preserved through canning, freezing, or drying, further extending cost savings throughout the year.
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Thanks sir
this great post pretty much sums up my mission in this lifetime!
by doing it this way you also help nature heal and reinstate all her natural ecosystems to full health and abundance for all <3
Absolutely, Embracing this mission aligns perfectly with my life's purpose. Let's work together to restore nature's balance and abundance