Why Grow Your Own?

ver the years, one of the first questions I’ve routinely asked patients during intake interviews is, “What brings you joy?”

If the tables were turned, I could answer in a heartbeat: gardening. It just makes me happy. There’s something deeply fulfilling about working with the land to grow food for myself and those I care about. And research confirms that gardening is a healthy hobby, with the ability to benefit not only the mind but the body as well. Read on for a look at what the science has to say in this regard, as well as steps for getting started once you’re convinced that homegrown is the way to go.