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Reasons for Becoming a Gardener

By Matt Truman
Jul 2, 2009
Gardening is a relaxing hobby which many people enjoy. There are numerous benefits to having your own garden, including physical, mental, and material. If you dont already have a garden, you will be excited to start one after reading this.

Since most people grow food, the most obvious yield is the food itself. Gardening is a great way to get free food, besides the cost of soil and fertilizer. Also, the food you get is usually much better than what you would buy at the store.

Since the majority of gardeners don't use the kind of pesticides and chemicals that large scale farmers use, the entire yield will be completely organic. This means that it is better for you and the Earth as well. We are all bombarded with toxins every day, so having some organics to counter that is certainly useful.

Depending on the size of your garden, tending it can be physically challenging. There is the hoeing, the planting, the watering, and the harvesting. Small gardens usually do not require much activity, but you can really work up a sweat if you are managing a large field.

In addition to being physically challenging, gardening can also be good for the mental state. It relieves stress and requires one to use their mind to figure out the best ways to efficiently tend their garden. After a long period of gardening, it would be no surprise if you found yourself a bit smarter.

The number one contributor to death in the United States and most parts of the developed world is stress. Therefore, the fact that gardening reduces stress is an incredible, life-sustained benefit. Not only does the food make you healthy, but the mere act of gardening can too.

If you get enough food from your efforts, you should consider trying to convert it in to profit. Certain stores are willing to buy things from local producers, and if any family or friends are interested, that is an additional medium.

The astounding amount of benefits one receives from gardening makes the hobby almost irresistible to participate in. Gardening can make you feel fulfilled in so many ways and make you healthier at the same time.
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