It costs more to be healthy!!

As I try to become a healthier eater, I have noticed how much more 'healthy' food costs. If you want fresh vegetables, your going to pay big time these days. If you want hormone and chemical free eggs, milk, butter, ect, your going to pay. So, how can you curb the cost of this?

GROW YOUR OWN!

You don't need a farm or lots of acres to grow your food. We live on 1/10 of an acre. Do you know how small that is? Our house takes up half of that tenth and then there's the shed in the back yard. We don't have lots of space especially since we have 4 dogs that need a place to do their 'business'! But we found a way to make the most of what we have.

This year we grew: strawberries, blueberries, cucumbers, yellow squash, carrots, corn, tomato's, chives, green onions, hot peppers, oranges, and tangelos. We hope to add more next year.

It costs a little bit in the beginning, but once you get your area set up, each year after that is a breeze and very inexpensive. This is our second year and we spent very little on soil, seeds, and plants.

I do want to say...it is time consuming. It will take you a weekend or two to set one up, depending on the size. You also need to water every day, and weed once or twice a week.

But it's worth it!!!

And you don't need to be a gardener to this! I knew nothing about growing fruits and veggies when we started, but looked it up on the web and found out how. It's not hard, and it's actually very nice spending time alone with my veggies! It's very fulfilling, knowing I grew the food I am going to feed my family.

So go ahead, start a garden. Enjoy the fruit of your labor!

Happy Saving!!

I will add photos when I can get my photo editor program working again.