Considering the environmental and financial cost of buying products, it is convenient that more people are deciding to grow their own gardens. This year more than 40 million people decided to grow one on their own, many of which will be organic. The economic benefits are clear: studies show that the average return on investment for a garden is 25 to 1, so spending $500 pesos on your garden will pay off at $12,500 pesos in products!
While today's economy may be a driving force, people are realizing that the benefits of a home garden go beyond the portfolio. It is estimated that most of the products sold travel 1500 miles before reaching your table. A backyard garden brings new meaning to the purchase of local produce. It allows you to harvest fresh, healthy food (even healthier if we go organic) for you and your family, minutes before mealtime. Starting your garden doesn't have to be intimidating: Here are 5 simple steps to growing your own production.
Start a container garden
Containers allow plants to easily grow in inconvenient places. Containers can go inside or outside the house and are relatively low maintenance.
Match your garden to the local climate
What is planted in your garden has much more to do with the climate in which you live. The choice of vegetables and fruits to plant should be based not only on your preferences, but also on what grows well in your climate.
Lengthen your seasonal garden
It is always daunting to plant a garden that disappears after a month. The main culprit is frost. Where you live, and the types of plants you buy determine the length of your gardening season.
Start an herb garden inside your home
If you spend a lot of your free time in the kitchen after work, why not combine cooking with growing a garden? A small herb garden in your kitchen can provide you with the basic species for cooking, such as basil, dill, garlic, mint, rosemary, sage and thyme.
Involve your family
Involving children in the garden will help teach them responsibility for the environment and that they can see the fruits of their labor. Home horticulture shouldn't be overwhelming: get creative and don't overload yourself.
Authors: Val
