It's estimated that 35 percent or more of the households in the United States either grow some of their own food in their yard or they grow food with the use of a community garden. That means that there are millions of families that are actively engaged in growing their own food.

There are a variety of benefits said to be associated with gardening and growing your own food, aside from the drastic reduction in food costs, it's also been known to help battle stress, depression, and even boost self-esteem.

Growing your own food in a backyard garden could help you to save $600+ every year.

Many people today might not think that they have the space to do it, but there are a variety of tools that have come to market that make it easy to get started even in small spaces. Whether that's using a hydroponic grow situation, or opting for vertical growing techniques etc, even those in apartments and small living spaces still have the ability to grow something.

Backyard gardens, and especially community gardens, researchers have found, contribute greatly to the emotional and physical health of the community.

Gardening gives people an easy way to interact with nature, to socialize and get to know their neighbors, and to interact with people and the environment in their community. Those who engage in gardening are able to establish a sense of pride for their work, helping to boost self-esteem.

Gardening also helps to encourage healthier eating.

From helping to inspire more physical activity to boosting exposure to greenery and nature which is believed to promote longevity, there are many more reasons to start gardening aside from simply trying to save money on food. And you don't need much to get started, depending on what or how much you would like to grow. It's easy to grow something, anything, right where you are, if you've got the determination.

It could be a small investment that goes a long way to reap some incredible health benefits as a result.

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The information that is posted above is not intended to be used as any substitute for professional medical advice, or diagnosis or treatment. The above is posted for informational purposes only.

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