The current California trend toward
sustainable agriculture encourages people to buy locally grown produce,
fruits and vegetables, and now many are realizing it is easy and fun to grow
some of their own as well!
Why grow your own?
-You
know what the pesticide content is (if any)
-You know the quality of soil in which it was grown
-It is fresher and quite often more
flavorful than store bought
-You have the pleasure of knowing you grew it yourself
-Gardening is
fun!
Even a small garden can be a
source of pride and peace, and it can be a great family project as well. You can choose to cultivate just
a few patio containers, do raised-bed or square-foot gardening, sprout seeds on
your kitchen counter... there are so many possibilities, and you decide the
level of time and effort you want to invest in your project. It does not have to be difficult
or overwhelming, and you will find a great deal of information and support
available from suppliers and online sources. So go ahead, grow your
own food! Visit
these California seed vendors and nurseries to see how
rewarding and healthy "growing your own" can be!
Featured Links:
Do you have extra food that you
would like to share?
Check out one of the following Community Harvest
programs,
or start one in your own community!
Click here for
details.
Featured Organization:
The Free Farm
www.thefreefarm.org
Free Farmstand
www.freefarmstand.org
