Ecotherapy 365/78 : Patch Work

If you have ever grown your own food you know that for taste alone it is well worth the effort. But the benefits go way beyond flavour. Growing your own herbs and vegetables ensures access to high quality ingredients while reducing the potential loss of nutrients that can occur during long term storage. The convenience and freshness of homegrown vegetables can encourage you to eat more of them, leading to a healthier diet. Eating direct from your own garden means you cut transport and packaging, and you can tailor your menu to suit what is ready to harvest. It creates a more thoughtful relationship between you and what ends up on your plate. If you adopt organic garden practices then you can also be sure that your food will be the best for you and best for the planet.

Gardening is a therapeutic activity that lifts mood, reduces blood pressure, anxiety, resting heart rate and cortisol levels. The physical activity involved in gardening, such as weeding, digging, and planting, provides a form of exercise that can improve your overall fitness. Spending time in a garden can foster a deeper appreciation for the food you eat.

Planting your favourite herbs and common vegetables such as tomatoes, leafy greens, peas, beans and carrots are all easy to grow with a relatively short time needed until harvest. This means that kids and first time gardeners will be able to get a taste of success without excessive effort.

Gardening brings a deeper connection to nature and increases your time spent outdoors. This can boost vitamin D levels, and strengthen muscles, increase flexibility and burn calories. It’s an excellent hobby for learning; you can research soil, fertiliser, seeds, mulch, and watering, weeding and pruning techniques. A veggie patch is also a great way to boost social interactions, if you pass on the benefits to your friends and neighbours.

Plant a herb garden in pots if you have limited space and there are many veggies that can live happily in large containers. A small raised bed can produce a significant number of crops and you can swap the varieties out during the seasons. Gardening doesn’t have to be complicated and is most definitely fun. But the best reason to grow your own food is definitely for the taste.

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Location : Gold Coast, Australia

Source information :
https://potshack.net/blogs/garden-blog/the-benefits-of-growing-your-own-vegetables-a-comprehensive-guide

https://farmstyle.com.au/news/5-great-reasons-grow-your-own-vegetables

Free ebook for first time gardeners :
https://foodgrower.co.uk/get-free-ebook-from-seed-to-harvest/

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