benefits of gardening

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When we think of exercise and fitness, we often take a structured view of it: hitting the gym 3-times a week, or getting out for a jog with the sunrise. However, it turns out that you may be getting a fairly decent workout just by doing what you already do.

This pastime offers unlimited ways to bend, squat, tug, pull, and dig to get fit while opening the mind and mood to the positive benefits of open air, sunshine, and the good, old fashioned meditative practice of digging in the dirt. So get ready to get those hands and knees dirty! Let’s all benefit from what we reap and sow in the garden.

Besides the access to fresh produce all season long, and the money savings involved with growing your own food—continued research indicates that vegetable gardening is good for you and your whole family. Here are seven good reasons to start your own vegetable garden today!