At the beginning of 2020, the world was hit with a Global Pandemic known as Covid-19. The world went into chaos, the economy took an enormous hit, people started hoarding food, depleting shelves in grocery stores. Of all the reasons to have your own garden, this became more clear during this crisis.
If you have kids, the schools closed, and it canceled all sports. If your place of work & they deemed your job non-essential, it sent home you and the business had to shut down during the pandemic. Whereas, If they deem you an essential service, I cannot thank you enough! When the world needed you, you stepped up to the plate even with the stress of not knowing what could happen next. So why should you consider gardening this season?
Here are some of my reasons!
Gardening is therapeutic! With the stress of life and lack of control in the world around you, it is nice to sit back in your yard and enjoy the simpler things in life. It is a fact that having your hands in the dirt helps bring pure pleasure, or when you harvest that first cherry tomato to eat, it is a complete treat. Add in the fresh air, the smell of the flowers, and a meal from vegetables you grew yourself, there is a connection there that helps revive the soul.
Growing your own is rewarding!
Right from the start, the joy of choosing the seeds and/or plants you want to grow makes springtime more exciting. Just waiting and looking forward to the lush flowers that you will grow or the potatoes you store for the winter months, is a joy. Then it turns into the Summer months when the sun is shining and you get to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Finally, it’s Fall, you can begin harvesting your plants. You can start canning, freezing, pickling, and/or storing what you grew for yourself and others. This is the time when having your own garden makes it all worthwhile.
Control over what you will grow and how you will grow it.
Today’s world is ever changing, and what we eat is now becoming more important, as is what we use to grow plants with. Everything from what soil you will use, to fertilizers and even the plants you purchase, you can have as much or as little control as you want.
Money savings!
This is a big area for some and not so much for others. The more vegetables you plant, the less you will need to buy from the store. For some this could be canning/freezing come fall or long-term storage, while for others it could be as simple as not buying lettuce for a while. Once you garden, you will realize the many benefits that growing your own produce provides.
Whichever way you choose to garden, it will not disappoint you. I look forward to the months ahead, not just to keep me busy, but also waiting in anticipation for that first salad out of my garden.
It’s because of my love for gardening that I wanted to start this blog. I’m hoping to provide help & guidance to first time gardeners, or to just answer your questions. The long-term goal is to help someone be a little more self-sufficient!
The Gardeners' Wings 