Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Introduction
Some things truly never change. While growing up, we heard our parents constantly preach-
ing to us about eating our fruits and vegetables. As adults, we thought we were rid of those
annoying lectures. We never dreamed the responsibility of lecturing us on this importance of
these foods was subsequently turned over to our doctor. After decades of having this thought
drilled into our heads, we should have realized by now that maybe, just maybe, they knew
what they were talking about.
Still, with today's hectic schedules being crammed with more activities than ever before, it
remains next to impossible to have enough of the good stuff on hand as well as the time to
convert it all over to a well-balanced diet. While nothing can be done to slow down the sands
of time, there is plenty that can be done about making fruits and vegetables readily available
to us.
If we have our own garden, it only stands to reason that we would be more likely to consume
those foods, right? But there are some major problems that many want-to-be gardeners face.
One: lack of space.
Two: the know-how to till and prepare the soil for a garden.
Three: the equipment to make it all come together.
The solution? Container gardening.
If you are like most novice gardeners, you will likely cringe at having the fate of plants in
your hands. But container gardening is different. With so much of the process carefully con-
trolled, you can grow your own food and have fun doing it.
Even if you have a history of killing every plant in your home except those made out of
plastic, you can be successful with container gardening.
Why go to all of the trouble when you can visit your supermarket and pick up anything you
want? Because there are many advantages to growing your own food.
