Sustainable gardening is a simple concept — learning to use resources naturally available in your area, growing plants that are perfect for your climate and trying to live off the land without importing food and other materials, to the greatest extent possible.
Everyone wants to be healthy and one of the most effective ways to decrease the likelihood of disease and illness both in the present and later in life is through eating healthy. There’s no better way to do that than to eat organic! Most so-called “conventional” foods are covered in chemical pesticides that can’t completely be washed clean, so the only way to avoid ingesting these substances is to make the switch to organic.
If you are new to organic food issues, then a great place to start is the fantastic organization called Organic Consumers. They have tons of resources and activism projects to get involved.
Why You Should Consider Growing Organic Food
Unless you have a farmers market or organic foods co-op in your town, you’re gonna have to take matters into your own hands to increase the health (and potentially wealth) of your family.
In fact, one great e-book explains that not only is it healthy to start your own organic garden, but you can save hundreds, if not thousands of dollars per year!
If you’re interested you can click on the book cover on the right. Otherwise, check out some of the other pages in this section for organic gardening suggestions.
My Personal Experience Growing Organic Vegetables
My own personal familiarity with growing organic vegetables was gained in my adopted hometown of Olympia, Washington where food safety and environmental issues are daily conversation. One thing I quickly discovered with growing organic was how much it reduced my stress. Working with plants is an incredibly satisfying experience and there’s nothing like biting into a crunchy vegetable that you grew yourself!
While I’ve never personally tried to make money growing organic vegetables, it’s an intriguing concept, especially given how so many of us are struggling in today’s economy. If it seems outside your scope, perhaps getting some friends together to share in the responsibilities would help. If you’re interested, check out this free e-course to learn more.
