I love home grown food, and love growing it just as much. While I understand that not everyone has the space or time to actually grow their all their own food, but I am of the view that everyone can grow something somewhere at home.

Why do I think this is important? So many people don’t know how food is grown or produced and growing food shows some of that process. Many people also have poor diets, for a whole host of reasons. Growing food can reduce the cost of groceries if you have a garden to grow food in-the space is already there and paid for through your rent or mortgage. Admittedly, this isn’t the case for everyone, which is why allotments, balconies (where available) and community gardens are vital for those that want some space. Growing food improves people’s diets-you are more likely to eat it if you put the time and effort into growing it!

Getting out in the garden is just good for the soul. Fresh air and exercise are great things and it doesn’t need to be really strenuous.