Grow your Veggies for Spring Savings
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Grow your Veggies for Spring Savings

We’ve all noticed the periodic spikes in the cost of fresh fruit and vegetables. It’s crazy to think that it seems to cost more to eat fresh, so it makes sense to access savings wherever we can.

Growing your own fresh vegetables is a journey that not only promises financial benefits but also nurtures your wellbeing. Whether you have a big back yard, or a small indoor space, your gardening efforts can yield bountiful rewards. Plus, the act of nurturing plants teaches us the valuable qualities of patience and focus.

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A garden doesn't need acres of land to thrive. Whether it's a balcony, a windowsill, or a tiny corner in your backyard, you can create a vibrant garden that provides you with fresh produce and a sense of accomplishment.

Vertical gardening, hanging planters, and compact container gardens are all excellent solutions for limited spaces. Think creatively and use the space you have. You'll be amazed at how much you can grow even in the smallest spots.

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Gardening is not just for grown-ups – it's a fantastic opportunity to involve your kids and teach them valuable life lessons. Children love watching plants grow, and tending to a garden fosters responsibility, patience, and a connection to nature.

Give them their own small section to cultivate. Choose plants that are easy to grow and quick to produce results, like cherry tomatoes, radishes, or herbs. Let them experience the joy of nurturing a tiny seed into a flourishing plant and watch as they develop a new appreciation for the food on their plates.

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If you're new to gardening, starting with easy-to-grow vegetables is a wise choice. These plants are resilient, forgiving, and often provide a quick harvest:

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Gardening teaches us valuable lessons about patience and focus. Just as plants need time to grow and flourish, so do our financial endeavours. Saving money requires consistent effort and a long-term perspective. By tending to your garden, you'll discover the joy of watching your efforts transform into tangible results, reminding you that good things come to those who patiently work towards their financial goals.

There are many rewards of gardening. You’ll reduce the cost of a visit to the Supermarket and enjoy homegrown freshness and flavour. Additionally, spending time in the garden promotes wellbeing. It's a peaceful escape from our busy daily lives. The act of tending to plants is meditative, allowing you to unwind, clear your mind, and connect with nature.

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Here's to growing not just vegetables, but also a sense of accomplishment, patience, and a brighter financial future. Happy gardening!

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As published 10 Aug 2023


Katrina Wolff

??Compost Consultant at Blue Borage, creating circular garden systems, sharing how good gardeners live and breathe circular economy principles on a daily basis. ?? Biodynamic & ?? bee-friendly ??

1 年

It’s wonderful to think of people growing vegetables to save money, and then discovering how much better they taste than what is on offer in shops. And if you make your own soil to grow the veggies then you can save even more money. Win, win, win. Yummy food, less trucks on the road, less plastic packaging, and more people who understand how food grows. ??

Kylie Denton

Leadership Development Programs, Executive & Leadership Coaching, Strategy Facilitation, Best Selling Author, Speaker

1 年

We love planting ours and just recently put in a large raised garden bed, full of lots of our favourites

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