If you’re not already gardening, you’re probably thinking that it’s something only suburban housewives and old people do. But you’d be wrong! Gardening isn’t just a hobby or pastime, it’s also a way of life that will save you money in the long run. You don’t have to own your own land to get started—you can start small with potted plants indoors or on an apartment patio. The best part? You’ll feel good knowing exactly where your food came from and what went into it. So grab your mittens and trowel and get ready to start saving some money while getting in touch with nature!
Growing your own food or planting a garden can save you money, even if you do it on a balcony or in pots.
Growing your own food can save you money, even if you don’t have a yard or don’t have space for a garden. If you live in an apartment with a balcony, it’s easy to grow herbs and vegetables there. If all else fails, you can still plant some lettuce or tomatoes in pots on your porch or patio!
The other benefit of growing your own food is that it’s healthier than buying it at the store. The only ingredients in most grocery stores produce are water, soil, and fertilizer—and sometimes chemicals from pesticides and herbicides—but plants grown at home will have more vitamins because they receive sunlight from natural sources instead of being grown under artificial lighting indoors. Watering plants with tap water add salt to the soil over time which makes them less nutritious for us when we eat them so watering them with rainwater is preferable (it also saves money).
You can grow fresh fruits and veggies all year long.
You can grow fresh fruits and veggies all year long, depending on when you plant them. This means that if you live in a colder climate, planting in the fall will give you a spring harvest, and planting in the winter will produce crops for summer.
Plant your plants in containers so they have their own container to grow in. You can also use an indoor hydroponic system if you don’t have enough space outside for growing!
If you have room for a garden, you’ll save money on your water bill because garden plants get their water from rainfall, not from the tap.
A garden is an amazing resource for saving money. If you have room for a garden, then you’ll save money on your water bill because garden plants get their water from rainfall and not from the tap.
If you have a small yard, it’s a good idea to use a rain barrel to collect rainwater instead of using your hose. Another option is to install an irrigation system using drip hoses that let only small amounts of water out at once so that more moisture stays in the soil and fewer runs down the drain. This way, you’re watering plants with free rainwater instead of paying for it out of your own wallet!
If you grow your own food, it saves you trips to the grocery store.
If you grow your own food, it saves you trips to the grocery store.
Gardening is a great way to save money on gas, impulse buys, and parking that comes with shopping at large chain stores. When you shop at big box stores like Walmart or Target and buy groceries there, not only are you paying more for everything than if you bought it at a smaller local store or farmer’s market (and often getting fewer choices), but those stores tend to be in out-of-the-way places that require driving farther than necessary—which adds up over time! Having your own garden means that instead of spending hours behind the wheel running errands every week just for groceries and household goods, most of what you need will be right outside your front door.
You can also save money by making some other changes around the home:
Organic gardening is not only good for the environment, but it’s also cheaper than buying organic foods at the store.
Organic gardening is not only good for the environment, but it’s also cheaper than buying organic foods at the store. Organic produce can be more nutritious than non-organic produce. Organic foods are free of pesticides and genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
People who garden tend to eat healthier and have a lower BMI (body mass index), according to a study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
Why wait? Start growing your own food today!
Why wait? Start growing your own food today!
Start small, and build up. You don’t have to have a big garden plot to start growing food. You can grow a few pots on your balcony or patio and create a little oasis of freshness right in the middle of the city. If you live in an apartment, try starting off with herbs or some lettuce seeds – they won’t take too much space, but they’ll make all the difference when you want something delicious and healthy to eat!
Planting a garden is also great because it gives children something fun to do outside that expands their knowledge of nature. If you are looking for ways to empower them as future environmentalists and stewards of our planet, gardening is definitely one way to go about it!
Conclusion
Growing your own food doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. You can start small, with a few potted plants or even just some seeds. And as you learn more, you’ll gain the confidence to take on bigger projects and save even more money.
