Grow your own food without having an actual garden
11/21/2019 / By Bobbi Bruce / Comments
Grow your own food without having an actual garden

Growing an edible garden is a fun and relaxing hobby, but it also comes with serious benefits. For starters, a well-maintained edible garden can provide a person with healthy and organic food for a very long time.

Unfortunately, not everyone is blessed with the space to create their home garden. Don’t worry – there are still plenty of ways for you to have a garden, even if you don’t have enough space.

Here are a few suggestions you can take if you still want to grow your own food.

  • Start small. Plant vegetables in pots and various containers throughout your apartment. You can even grow more than just herbs in an indoor garden, like fruits or vegetables. If you’re still unable to commit to maintaining a home garden, look for relatives and friends who’re interested and start a co-owned garden. While they provide the space, you provide the labor – and both parties can share their crops with each other.
  • Try joining a community garden. If you’re not yet sure about whether to start a home garden, try entering a community garden first to get the hang of the hobby. Community gardens allow people to grow different kinds of flowers, fruits, herbs, and vegetables in individual or even shared plots of land. It’s also a great way to learn about other enthusiasts in your area and share gardening tips and advice.
  • Reach out to farmers in your area. The best way to develop your gardening skills is by learning from experts and gaining hands-on experience. Improve your current skills and develop new ones by volunteering at local farms. If you lack space for a garden, you can still show your support by buying groceries from a farmers’ market. Support your local food movement by purchasing fresh and locally grown fruits, vegetables, meats, and more.
  • Use the internet and social media. Many shops now have online stores and social media accounts, making it easier to find supplies for your home garden. Some even have connections with local growers and enthusiasts, if you need to trade produce or learn tips.
  • Join a Community-Supported Agriculture program (CSA). Another option is to join Community-Supported Agriculture programs (CSAs), especially if you want easy access to farm ingredients. Even if you already have a home garden, you can join a CSA to have access to a larger variety of freshly grown produce. When you join a CSA, you can purchase shares of fresh fruits, vegetables, or other kinds of food from local producers. Generally, CSA members send their payments at the beginning of the year. Your shares will then be delivered to you either weekly or biweekly throughout the growing season. If you join a CSA, your money will help support local farmers.

If you, or someone you know, is looking to start gardening, these tips will prove useful, especially when it comes to dealing with the usual challenges that come with it. That said, experience will always be a better teacher, so it’s best to start applying these tips – today.

Sources:

MindBodyGreen.com

Community-Gardens.ca

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