Thinking about starting your own vegetable garden this year? Here are 7 reasons to grow your own food in 2021! 
1) Connect with the food you eat:
You get to learn about the growing process from seed to consumption. It requires constant nurturing and patience which makes you appreciate the food you are consuming!
2) Full control of what goes into your food:
You know exactly where your food came from and how you nurtured it from planting to harvesting. It is comforting to know the food is healthy, organic and pesticide free. Home grown food is the freshest, most nutritious and best tasting food you can consume!
3) A new hobby:
Growing is a lifelong skill that constantly inspires you to try something new. The variety of food you can grow requires creativity not just in the garden but also in the kitchen once the food is harvested. It’s all about learning and experimenting!
4) Save money:
There are initial upfront costs when creating your garden space but it does pay off! The abundance of food your garden produces will only keep giving throughout the season. This means less trips to the grocery stores & smaller food bills.
5) Accomplishment and sense of pride:
There is no better feeling than putting in the time to nurture your seedlings and watch them grow. It is such a rewarding feeling when you harvest and consume homegrown food!
6) Better for the environment:
We all know growing your own food is better for the environment. Your food has less kms to travel (from farm to grocery store, to your home), which means less fossil fuels. As well, you are supporting the land around you. Organically growing your food nourishes the soil since you are not using harmful pesticides and fertilizers.
7) Abundance of online garden resources:
There has never been more garden resources to help you get growing! From online mentors, to ebooks, youtube videos- the online resources are endless! As well, be sure to check out your local community. Many organizations run local workshops & events to help you learn.
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2021 is the year to start learning, experimenting and growing! There are so many great resources and mentors online to help you get started. Let me know in the comments below if you are starting your first garden this year! 
