
Maybe it’s just me being a Capricorn and me preferring functionality and practicality over aesthetics, but do you ever travel through a suburban neighborhood with sprawling grass lawns and ever think to yourself ,”what a waste?” In the inner-cities there are many empty lots with nothing but dirt and an old car chassis. We are definitely in a time of cosmic change and one change is to let go of your ego and become what you were meant to be, which is a producer, a creator. So why not begin with something simple like growing food on the property that you own.It’s inexpensive, relatively low maintenance, and is very fulfilling. SO WHY NOT DO IT! Especially when a pint of blueberries will run you 4 dollars.
Home gardening use to be the norm in the city and the suburbs and a majority of people did it in some capacity. People used to sell home grown fruits and veggies at a farmers market, on the street, or would give them to charities. Nowadays people are so focused on chronological time barriers and other things that may or may not be truly important, that they have simply given up on the idea of home gardening or are just not conscious of it.
It is time for us to start being producers again.
The time for endless consumption is over in my opinion. We can all see what endless consumption does to people. It is time to balance our intake with output. In society we used to create and produce MOST of our own goods, build our own houses, sow our own fields (well, depending on your race), make our own clothes and so on. That’s not to say we need to revert to the proverbial “stone age,” but we should to begin producing goods again. I’m not talking at a 9 to 5 but with more entrepreneurial style endeavors. Creating landscapes, woodworking, making jewelry, quilts etc. The universe always rewards producers. Sell your wares or donate them, either way you will be rewarded. Don’t think that it is completely futile to donate goods and services. Spend time doing what you like to do. A home garden is a great way to help ignite that flame. It helps connect you with the source, and will guide you in the right direction. At the same time you improve your health. So what are you waiting for, get to it!
It’s very healthy and theraputic.
When you grow food on your own property you know whats been on it and where it’s been. There is no guessing games in terms of if the fruit is really organic, or if the lettuce is full of pesticide residue. It’s fresh with no chemi-kills and electrical. Raw foods are like charged batteries that get detached from the power source when picked, however the charge dies out much faster on your fruits and vegetables than a battery. So when your fruit that you eat is trapped on a boat for weeks and months before it reaches your mouth the charge is lost. Being in the garden is also very calming and humbling. You can feel the source emanating from the plants.In many movies when there is a spousal argument and somebody storms out of the house, where do they end up going? THE PARK by the WATER. This is not a coincidence, and accident or anything of the like. Your dna knows where to go for your body to regain it’s balance. Watching worms and other little critters at work as a reminder that you too have a purpose in this life. I know i come back in the house feeling very mellow after maintenance of the garden.
Couldn’t be less expensive and time consuming
I spent less than 50 dollars on all the items needed. Seeds, mulch, soil, and whatever else. Naturally the water bill will take a slight, but negligible hit. At the end of the day though, you will see the benefits on your wallet. Pints of berries can cost up to 5 dollars and at home you can pick a bowl full every few days FRESH, the only costs incurred will be the plant itself and the water you use to water it! The upkeep of your garden (or mine at least) is less than a half hour a week. Initially depending on the size of land plot you are using it may take 1 day in preparation, but after that it’s cake. If you really don’t have the space there are always pots, boxes and window boxes or you can go to pick it yourself farms. The links are a few articles back if you want to check that out.
Home gardening is just an overall great experience that will improve your health, help you reconnect with the source and thicken your wallet. I recommend it for everyone, especially seniors because it’s low impact exercise. Support small farms, farmers markets, organizations that advocate organic farming. Start a green movement in your backyard with home gardening.-Sutekh
Tips: 3% hydrogen peroxide is great for preventing disease and also boosting rate of growth. Spray on roots and leaves.
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