Many years ago, my family decided to plant our own fruit trees in the extra space behind our garage. We started with just one peach tree, and in the past 4 years have added an orange tree, a lime tree, a blackberry vine, and a grape vine to our garden. It is such a cool feeling to be able to walk into my own backyard and pick fresh, completely organic produce. Also all the produce that my family doesn't pick from the plants ends up being eaten be wildlife or deteriorating naturally. In just a few years we have been getting significantly more fruit, and during each season it saves us many trips to the produce section. If you have unused space in your yard, starting a garden is a very practical way to reduce your carbon footprint, and get some delicious and healthy food in the process!

I also have a garden and find it so useful! My family grows tomatoes, basil, rosemary, and a lot of other herbs and vegetables. I would definitely agree that it saves many trips to the grocery store and we find it very convienient to be able to make a salad or season our food without even getting in the car. I also very much agree on the fact that more people should start a garden because it will definitely help nurture the Earth and reduce your carbon footprint!!!

Own garden is a good idea for our health. We can eat healthy all the time.

I believe that every person should plant their own backyard in one tree.  The candidate not only reduces carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, but we provide and organic products.

Planting a garden with vegetables also gives you the pleasure of savoring a delicious, sun-warmed tomato fresh from the garden. In almost every case, the flavor and texture of varieties you can grow far exceed the best grocery store produce.

I also have a garden in my yard. My mother planted there potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, eggplants and carrots. This garden help us because we eat healthy and we save a lot of money.

On this occasion we could adopt a more healthy lifestyle .

My mom has always wanted to start a garden for as long as I can remember and we are about to! I love the idea of being able to eat fruits, vegetables, and other foods that you have grown yourself. I also love the fact that having your own garden can reduce your harmful impact on the environment. For example, if you grow your food without pesticides and herbicides, you’ll reduce air and water pollution. You’ll also reduce the use of fossil fuels and the pollution that comes from transporting produce.
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my dad and I started a garden about two years ago. and now we have a huge garden that takes up our whole front yard. we grow most of the food we eat in the summer... but how does that reduce my carbon footprint? is it a whole chain reaction? lie not having to go to the store which means less driving in the long run?

I think growing a garden is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint, because you don't need to rely on store bought food that may have harmful chemicals in it if you already grow it yourself