Ever
thought of growing your own fresh produce?
Few things are more satisfying than growing your own herbs, fruit and vegetables. Whether you live in a unit or house there are always ways to grown your own produce. By doing so you can not only create some enjoyable down time for yourself during your busy life but can include your family in the gardening process. In addition to the enjoyment of planting and watching your food grown is the reassurance of knowing exactly what’s happened to your produce before it hits your plate and all of its health benefits. Planting a food garden is a perfect activity for teacher accommodation situations. As a group it may be an idea to alternate cooking nights and introduce fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs into your diet by having the ingredients on hand.
Few things are more satisfying than growing your own herbs, fruit and vegetables. Whether you live in a unit or house there are always ways to grown your own produce. By doing so you can not only create some enjoyable down time for yourself during your busy life but can include your family in the gardening process. In addition to the enjoyment of planting and watching your food grown is the reassurance of knowing exactly what’s happened to your produce before it hits your plate and all of its health benefits. Planting a food garden is a perfect activity for teacher accommodation situations. As a group it may be an idea to alternate cooking nights and introduce fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs into your diet by having the ingredients on hand.
Lots of sun, but short on
space? Many vegetables grow happily in containers or pots, given that they have
enough sun, water and nutrients.
Herbs to grow in pots:
Basil, Rosemary, Thyme, Oregano, Parsley, Chives, Mint, Coriander
Top vegetables to plant in pots, garden beds, window boxes, tubs, trellis or fence include Tomatoes, Silverbeet, Lettuce, Celery, Beetroot, Zucchini, Capsicum, Carrot, Pumpkin.
Many fruits grow well in pots and in small areas including Fig Trees, Citrus Trees, Grapes, Strawberries.
(Better Homes and Gardens, n.d.).
Herbs to grow in pots:
Basil, Rosemary, Thyme, Oregano, Parsley, Chives, Mint, Coriander
Top vegetables to plant in pots, garden beds, window boxes, tubs, trellis or fence include Tomatoes, Silverbeet, Lettuce, Celery, Beetroot, Zucchini, Capsicum, Carrot, Pumpkin.
Many fruits grow well in pots and in small areas including Fig Trees, Citrus Trees, Grapes, Strawberries.
(Better Homes and Gardens, n.d.).
The rewards of growing your own produce may take longer, but the results are even more delicious. Follow the link to the Lifestyle Planting Guide to source which plants are best to grow in your region at the current time of year. The site provides a list of suitable fruits, vegetables and herbs that will grow best according to your suburb or postcode.