We've all heard that gardening at home is beneficial to the environment.  However, it helps it more ways that you may realize, and also creates many health benefits for you too!  Growing vegetables, herbs, or fruits at home saves you a trip to the supermarket.  Since this is one less car trip, it cuts down on the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere!  Plants also take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen, so the plants in your garden are actually removing some oxygen from the atmosphere as well!  These plants are going to need some good soil, so you can make your own compost for them.  To make compost, take all of your organic trash and put it outside.  When the organic trash decomposes, you have nutritional soil for your garden!  Composting cuts down on the amount of trash your household creates as well as saves a car trip to buy soil!  You can reuse household items such as old bottles, jars, or even shoes as pots for your plants.  This is a great way to reuse these items instead of just throwing them away!  Gardening also creates a healthier you.  Gard ening can reduce stress and is proven to decrease depression.  The vegetables and food you grow is also good for you!  Owning a home garden is a great way to become healthier and more green, and every household in America should have one.

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