Most products in grocery stores have traveled long distances before arriving at their destination—your kitchen table! Did you realize how much nutrients those fresh foods lose during this process?
If everyone adopted some of these simple gardening practices, how amazing would that be? This not only brings us one step closer to becoming self-sufficient but it also will majorly cut down all emissions from the big trucks and planes.
Here are 5 projects for people who don’t have a garden!
Plant What You Can Indoors
With the help of windows, you can grow some varieties of tomatoes indoors and even in winter.
To do this, first plant them in hanging baskets that are placed near a window, which gets plenty of sun exposure.
You can also make a herb garden either next to your window or in small containers in mason jars fastened against walls and receiving enough sunlight.
Use Pallets Or Start A Vertical Garden
Vertical gardening is an easy way to grow herbs and vegetables on your patio or balcony.
By recycling old pallets, you can create a planter that takes up minimal space while still allowing for full plant growth! Vertical gardens also help save water by minimizing evaporation from watering plants daily.
Use Pots & Containers
If you are renting a property at the moment, don’t worry. There are various types of veggies that can be grown in containers or on your balcony!
Some examples include eggplant, peppers, squash and tomatoes among others.
Use Windowsills & Ledges
The best place to put planter boxes is on ledges and windowsills since they take up less space.
What’s also great about these locations are that vegetables can act as a shade for those plants who need less sunlight, so it all works out!
Start Or Find A Community Garden
If none of the ideas above are up your alley, consider finding a community garden or perhaps share with a neighbor. Many communities have lots designated for growing whatever you want in an allotted space just for you.
This is great because members grow different vegetables and what’s more interesting —and fun—is that at harvest time everyone trades! Gardeners also get to meet like-minded people from their neighborhood as well!
When I first started gardening, it was in these communities, and now I have my own garden full of fruits, veggies and a lot of herbs!
Now that I gave my contribution to creating a healthier environment with the work I do for this community — making food available — makes me proud and happy.
If we want to create a better society, then it’s time for us to stop being so dependent on the grocery store and grow our own food! By growing your own food, you’re doing something that is truly essential in changing the world: changing yourself.