Grow Your Own Food Plots
Monday, May 9th, 2011
Grow your own food plots are becoming an exciting new trend in both large cities and the suburbs. You can rent a small plot of land for the year or summer to grow your own vegetables. You can grow flowers as well; give your plot a little bit of style by adding some garden decor. This is a great family activity and provides a number of benefits to your family, here are a few benefits to the grow your own movement:
Bonding Time – Planting and tending to your garden is a great way to spend some quality time with your family. Planning out your garden, choosing seeds and maintaining the garden can help bring your family closer together.
Lower Food Costs – You can plant your garden with a number of different types of veggies. Use garden stakes to mark your rows and label your plants. Carrots, potatoes, beans and broccoli are easy to grow and healthy for your family.
Going Green – Growing your own food is good for the environment. It cuts down on pesticide use and the fossil fuels put into the air by trucks transporting food to market. In addition to these benefits, its good for you.
Getting your own garden plot is a great way to cut down on food costs, help the environment and bring your family together for quality time.





