The Benefits of Starting a Garden

Everyone at some point in time says that they want to start a garden. Some get on it, and start working on the garden, and some don't and the talk about having a garden stays, well, talk. So, in this article we are going to explore some of the benefits of starting your own garden!

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1. Improved Health

This is most likely a well know fact, but when you eat fresh vegetables, they are healthier for you! When you pick vegetables from your garden, they are going to be fresher than any store bought vegetables! When the vegetables are fresh, they have the most amount of vitamins, giving your body a boost!

2. Save Money

Even though there is an upfront cost to starting a garden, eating vegetables from your garden is actually cheaper than buying vegetables in-store! It's a win-win situation! You save money AND you eat healthier! Who knew?

3. Burn Calories

Believe it or not, planting vegetables, weeding, and watering plants in total can burn up to 400 calories an hour. That's almost twice as much as a CrossFit workout!

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Wrap-Up:

With all of these benefits, there is no reason why YOU shouldn't start a garden! You get to save money, burn calories, and eat healthier. There is no reason not to plant one! So, how about this weekend you take a trip to Lowes, pick up some veggies, and watch your masterpiece grow!

See y'all next time!