Benefits of Vegetable & Herb Gardening

Gardening is fast becoming a necessity during these hard times. One large garden can feed several families and they are easy to grow in your yard, or in containers for those who have no yards. If you have a place and know someone out of work or just getting by, think how much you could help them and yourself.

When you grow your own garden your produce is always fresh, and you know where it comes from. You will eat more healthy, feel much better and save money at the grocery store. Imagine having fresh salad full of  herbs and vegetables of your choice on the table every night, for free! Your children will develop healthy eating habits that last a lifetime. Fresh green vegetables should be an important part of every one's daily diet.

Your garden can provide you a wide variety of vitamins and minerals to help improve and maintain your health. They also have antioxidants which help protect your immune system. They are low in fat and calories and are filling, what more could you ask for? Studies have shown eating fresh vegetables daily helps fight off some cancers and ailments. Green vegetables are a weapon against some cancers, cauliflower and broccoli for instance, contain cancer fighting substances, they are the most potent cancer fighting foods. Bell peppers are rich in vitamins A and C, the warm tone yellow, orange and red bell peppers have the most nutrients. Vitamin A &C being very important antioxidants.See More @ Surreal Gardening