Using Your Garden As A Source Of Nutrition
As the saying goes, “We only have one Earth, look after it.” It is up to every individual to play their part when it comes to being eco-friendly.
It has become so easy to sit in front of the TV during one’s leisure time, but with May being Energy Month, South Africans are being encouraged to reduced their electricity consumption, and although there are many ways to do this, one way that the Granny Mouse Team suggest, is to get out into your garden.
According to Mark Robson, the Granny Mouse Gardener and Landscaper, “if you know nothing about gardening, start your adventure with the earth by planting a vegetable garden, which if you take seriously, could allow you to live sustainably. Planting vegetables is the best starting point to learn more about gardening, and the benefits of growing one’s own vegetables can become a great source of nutrition for you and your entire family.
Not sure what to plant? Robson suggests planting an array of hardy vegetables and fruits that will also add colour to your garden, such as some Swiss chard with its purple, orange or yellow stalks, and bright green to purple leaves, or some fruit trees, which will also attract birds into your garden. “Herbs are also great to plant, and most add wonderful fragrances to your garden, and don’t require immense gardening knowledge to grow.” adds Robson.
Besides the health benefits of growing your own food, spending time outdoors and being eco-friendly, gardening has many more benefits that are good for the soul, such as being a successful way to reduce stress and to get a little exercise.
Take the first step in being eco-friendly as plant your vegetable garden today.