Remember that film where Matt Damon was an astronaut that got stuck on Mars? For him to survive, he found a way to plant potatoes fertilized by his own, well, let's just say his body produced the fertilizer.
The COVID19 outbreak got most of us stuck at home. It may not be the same as being stuck on another planet, but our access to food and other essentials has since been challenging. With grocery shelves emptying, the pandemic had a lot of people wishing they had a garden where they could grow backyard vegetables.
Our reliance on food delivery in Davao City can't serve all citizens. So why not be like astronaut Matt Damon and grow potatoes, tomatoes, and other types of crops right at your backyard? Here are 5 more reasons why you should grow your vegetables.
You Have a Supply of Safe Food
While there is no apparent threat to the country's food supply, people are still worried about the cleanliness of their food. Whether it's imported or a Davao local product, there is a growing concern around the world about food safety.
If you're having the food you just harvested from your home garden, you have access to clean and fresh farm vegetables that is free from any worries about food safety. As long as you're growing your food organically, you and your food are in good hands.
The Time Outdoors Can Do You Some Good
Gardening is a good physical activity. It will require you to get down and dirty under the sun. Imagine this—you'll be eating organic food and doing some physical exercise like digging and plowing and stuff. Your garden can help you get in shape in more ways than one.
It's Good for Your Family, Your Wallet, and the Environment
While you're on this journey of growing your food and reaping its benefits, bring your family into this new hobby of yours—you can get the kids to do some gardening with you and teach them this valuable life skill.
Growing a home garden is also good for your wallet as it helps you save money on groceries. Organic gardening practices are all about the improvement of soil and crop quality, your home garden can also be your contribution to the conservation of the environment.
For those who can only grow a small quantity of vegetables and fruits, it’s also recommended to buy locally-grown produce from the farmers market. With the current situation, there are plenty of farmers markets that have transitioned to selling farm-fresh finds online. One of them is Malagos Homegrown Produce, know more about their efforts here: https://www.malagos.com/promotions.
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