Figuring out why you want a garden is the first step in starting your own garden. There are many reasons to want a garden. Being in nature has a great effect on a persons physical, mental and emotional well being.
Working on a garden can give a person a good sense of accomplishment. Maybe you just want to just appreciate and enjoy the beauty of nature. Maybe you want to improve your health or save money or both. Maybe you want to want to grow a garden for commercial use to make money. Maybe you want to grow a garden for many people to be involved in for a sense of community.
Enjoy the beauty of nature
Starting your own garden is a great way to enjoy the beauty of nature. Being out in nature has a great impact on your physical, mental and emotional well being. People may enjoy the plants, while others enjoy the animals those plants might attract. Some may enjoy both.
Sense of accomplishment
It’s very rewarding to grow your own garden. It’s very satisfying to tend to your garden and watch as the plants grow and thrive. Also, for example, if you are growing a vegetable garden you can provide food for yourself and whoever else you choose which is also very gratifying.
Motivation to eat healthy
When you have your own vegetable and/or fruit garden you are more likely to gain heathier eating habits. Growing your own produce may motivate you to eat healthier because you will be eating what you have grown yourself.
Control
Growing your own garden will give you more control over the chemicals and products that are used on your plants and food. Grocery store organic food is expensive. You can save your money by growing your own fruits and vegetables at home by using natural fertilizers and pesticides. The flavor of the freshly picked produce from your own garden is better than produce sold in a grocery store. The closer to the time of harvesting the produce is eaten the healthier it will be as the nutrients reduce over time.
Reduce stress
Caring for the plants in your garden will improve your mood and reduce stress. Gardening can be very calming and enjoyable. Focusing on caring for your garden allows you to forget your troubles. When you are less stressed your overall mood and health improves.
Motivation to be more physically active
Save Money
Create an environmental impact
Minimise waste
Recipes
Experiment with new recipes at no higher cost if you have everything you need in your garden
Whatever your reason it’s the first step that dictates what type of garden you want to grow.