How much does eating locally-produced food help the climate problem? What are the other potential environmental and social benefits of eating locally-grown/produced food? Do you have a food garden in your school or at home? If not, do you want one?
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grow own vegetables
My grandfather and I love growing our own vegetables, salads, spices, tomatoes, beans. I find that doing this makes it possible to consume less abroad and therefore reduce our carbon footprint and more, consuming your own vegetables brings a real satisfaction. I then suggest all to start a small vegetable garden at the bottom of your garden, even if there are only 3 tomatoes and 1 salad you will see that you are ready quickly at the games.
I agree! When I was younger my family had a small garden and it was a very memorable part of my childhood. I wish it was more common in America to grow your own vegetables, and I hope I will have the space to have a big garden of my own in my backyard. Do you have any tips to starting your own garden at home?
Oh yeah even as a kid my family would tell me to help out in the yard. I always thought of the use of the different types of herbs they be growing every month from cilantro to mint. From time to time it gave the sense of accomplishment that I have earned throught working.
We have a garden and it's honestly so good to go out into and just do stuff in it. Personally I don't like pulling weeds, but you have to do it all. I liked how you brought up reducing your carbon footprint, even if you don't have a large crop. It always starts out small and gets bigger and bigger. It gives you the joy of making your own sauces, or dinner that makes you feel good.
I agree, I personally do this myself and its satisfying to know that it came from my backyard and not from across the country or some place. Also this goes all the way back to hunter gatherers when humans were one with nature and not one against nature.
I agree! My father and I just started growing our own garden last year and we not only had fresh vegetables but it also made my family eat healthier. I also agree that it is more satisfying planting your own garden!
I've always wanted to plant my own food since it is not only a satisfying process but also beneficial to the environment. I remember back at my grandma's house in the countryside she had a small piece of land just for planting vegetables like cabbages and sweet potatoes. Those veggies were pesticide-free and tasted amazing. My mom and I started planting mints and small herbs or spices in the flower pots some time ago and we will continue doing that.
I definite agree.