Getting started is always the hardest part, but a victory garden can provide a city dweller with so many great benefits. Here is a list of 5 reasons why you should start your Freedom Garden

1. You get to decide what you grow and how you grow it. When buying produce from a market, who knows what kind of pesticides you are consuming. However, when you have the freedom to choose your fertilizer, water, and pest control, you can control your veggies and fruits!

2. Fresh, quality produce. When shopping from a grocery store, who knows how long your tomato has traveled to get to the store. When growing your own food, you are ensured a fresh and nutrient dense product every time. 

3. Environmental benefits. Think about a piece of produce’s journey to get from farm to table. Unfortunately, produce we see at the grocery store is usually not grown locally. This requires produce to be transported hundreds and thousands of miles to reach its destination, which requires unnecessary amounts of energy to be utilized. With more and more people growing their own food, we will be able to make some macro changes to energy usage, which will greatly benefit the environment!

4. Aesthetics. Your garden does not only provide health benefits, but gardens can beautify a yard or even a simple window sill. The warm and green colors can convert an ordinary area into a pollinator-loving, beautiful space!

5. Cost-effective. Produce, let alone organic produce, is expensive! However, seeds can be purchased for a great price. You can get years of produce for the same price as a single vegetable or fruit at the grocery store.