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How To Grow An Edible Garden + Health Benefits for Families

February 16, 2017

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When we moved last year, I was so excited to see that our new place had a small greenhouse! I had never really gardened before and really wanted to try it out and Grow An Edible Garden for my family.

How To Grow An Edible Garden

So, this spring, we are going to put that greenhouse to use and plant some stuff! Can’t wait! We can probably start soon!

I was emailed an article about ‘How To Grow An Edible Garden + Health Benefits for Families‘ and thought it was so helpful. I wanted to share it with you!

*This is a guest article

With Spring just around the corner, it’s time to boost your health and happiness with an edible garden. Gardening is relaxing, restorative and rewarding for both parents and kids and a great way to bring the family together.

Additionally, growing your own fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices is a great way to limit produce contaminants, hormones and pesticides your family is exposed to when shopping for non-organic produce. Locally-grown foods are also significantly less taxing on the environment because they require fewer resources to reach end consumers.

Landscape designer Sean Anderson of Mountainscapers has plenty of tips and tricks on starting your own edible garden in your own backyard.

Edible Gardening 101

Even if you’re extremely busy or restricted to indoor spaces, you can achieve the benefits of gardening. It’s a low-cost, low-impact hobby and you can invest as much or as little effort into it as you’d like.

How To Grow An Edible Garden

Beginner gardeners can start with indoor plants in medium-sized pots, placed near a window or light source. Here are some general tips for beginner gardeners:

1. Buy starter plants from nurseries instead of using seeds. Seeds often require pre-soaking, and seedlings often die before they can make it to a larger pot. Established plants are much easier to grow.

2. Start with hardy plants. Pay attention to the care information that comes with your plants. Plants that grow wild in your region will most likely succeed in your home.

3. Don’t get discouraged! Plants are complex living organisms that have many needs. It’s okay if your plants die; learn from your mistakes and try again. The best gardening tools are practice and experience.

Here are some of the top edible plants we recommend for beginners:

● Aloe vera (the jelly in each stalk is a natural treatment for burns and irritated skin, and juice from stalks is delicious and soothing)

● Radishes (rich in ascorbic acid, folic acid, and potassium)

● Basil, thyme, rosemary, mint, and other herbs (fresh herbs add flavor to foods and teas, and herbs have medicinal properties)

● Ginger and turmeric root (extremely anti-inflammatory and medicinal)
If you’re more advanced, here are some other plants to try:

● Peppers, including bell peppers, sweet peppers, and chili peppers (rich in vitamins A, C, and K and phytochemicals)

● Tomatoes, including cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and larger varieties (rich in vitamins A, C, and K, folate, and potassium)

● Onions and garlic (extremely anti-inflammatory and great sources of flavonoids)

● Carrots (rich in antioxidants and vitamin A)

● Potatoes (filled with phytochemicals and vitamin B6)
Plants for an outdoor garden:

● Pumpkins (rich in carotenoids and the amino acid tryptophan)

● Zucchini (contain high levels of vitamin A, vitamin C, and dietary fiber)

● Most varieties of squash (contain high levels of vitamin A, carotenoids, and folate)

● Cucumbers (good for hydration, aid digestion, and contains many vitamins)

● Lemons and limes (rich in vitamin C, and have antibacterial and antiviral properties)

● Figs (rich in phytochemicals, antioxidants, and B-complex vitamins)

● Most varieties of apples (full of soluble fiber and vitamin C)

● Sunflowers (seeds have anti-inflammatory properties, and are rich in vitamin E)

Will You Be Planting A Garden This Spring?

Posted by Kim Delatorre 32 Comments
Filed Under: Archives, DIY/Home Decor Tagged: food, fruits, garden, Gardening, health, herbs, locally grown, planting, spices, spring, tips, tricks

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Kim Delatorre is a mommy to three beautiful, smart kids and wife to an amazing husband of 24 years! She enjoys reading, writing, spending time with her family, and blogging.

Comments

  1. B Alexandra says

    March 11, 2017 at 7:00 pm

    I have just recently gotten into growing flowers and really want to grow our pumpkins for Halloween. I am such a newbie though it is overwhelming.

    Reply
  2. Richard Hicks says

    March 11, 2017 at 6:16 pm

    Some good advice for newbies and greenthumbs!

    Reply
  3. Stephanie says

    March 11, 2017 at 4:50 am

    i like to plant tomatoes

    Reply
  4. slehan says

    March 11, 2017 at 12:25 am

    I live in a townhouse without a garden. I spend a lot of time at the botanic gardens.

    slehan at juno dot com

    Reply
  5. Jennifer H. says

    March 9, 2017 at 3:24 pm

    I would like to have a greenhouse!

    Reply
  6. kcgmorris says

    March 8, 2017 at 1:17 am

    How cool! Having a greenhouse must be so exciting! We just started growing mint, basil and some flowers indoors. I can’t wait to try a lemon tree soon!

    Reply
  7. Katie Bellamy says

    March 7, 2017 at 10:57 am

    I want a Greenhouse with a view like that!! 🙂

    Reply
  8. monique s says

    March 6, 2017 at 8:52 am

    I think it is both important and fun to grow your own food, if possible

    Reply
  9. Kayla Klontz says

    March 3, 2017 at 6:21 pm

    I’d love to grow my own cucumbers!

    Reply
  10. Lula Ruger says

    March 3, 2017 at 2:24 pm

    We will probably have a garden . I really enjoy it . It is so fun to pick and cook your own vegetables

    Reply
  11. Shelley P says

    March 2, 2017 at 2:01 pm

    I’d like to expend my garden this year and add a few new things! Maybe try the herbs on your list 🙂

    Reply
  12. jberry says

    March 1, 2017 at 10:41 am

    I’ve been thinking of nothing else w/ the unseasonably warm weather.

    Reply
  13. jalapenomamamn says

    February 27, 2017 at 1:02 pm

    Since I am a gardener so enjoyed reading this post.
    Thanks for helpful info.
    Barbara Montag

    Reply
  14. vickiecouturier says

    February 26, 2017 at 11:42 pm

    we put out a small garden every year,,we love having fresh vegetables on hand

    Reply
  15. Maryann D. says

    February 25, 2017 at 3:37 pm

    Edible gardening would be so much fun to do. I wish I had more time, but it would be great for my family since my daughter is vegan.

    Reply
  16. Anne Scott says

    February 25, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    Growing your own food is a wonderful activity for the family!

    Reply
  17. Marcie W. says

    February 23, 2017 at 11:00 am

    I think growing food for your family and becoming more self sustainable is a very good idea. I wish that process was easier here in the Las Vegas desert.

    Reply
  18. Ashley Meggitt says

    February 22, 2017 at 8:40 pm

    I love growing and nurturing plants and flowers! I have very fond memories of helping my grandfather with his garden when I was younger. He taught me everything I know! I grow herbs in my kitchen year round! I love the freshness that it adds to my dishes.

    Reply
  19. gracefulcoffee says

    February 22, 2017 at 7:33 pm

    This is so cool! 😀

    Reply
  20. Kim K says

    February 22, 2017 at 7:13 pm

    Thanks for your tool edible tips for beginners.

    Reply
  21. Anita Triglia Mitchell says

    February 22, 2017 at 2:47 pm

    I love to plant tomatoes,lettuce and other salad makings. Yummy!

    Reply
  22. Ashley S says

    February 22, 2017 at 1:08 pm

    I have always wanted to grow my own garden. Now that I have bought a house, I have no excuse. Thanks for the tips!

    Reply
  23. Alyson Little says

    February 22, 2017 at 3:30 am

    This is such a cute idea I’ve actually really been wanting to get one of those little indoor garden things where you can just do herbs and maybe smaller stuff, just to work my way up to something bigger and with more responsibility! Lol

    Reply
  24. Darcy L Koch says

    February 21, 2017 at 6:54 pm

    I would love to grow a garden but do not have the space to start one. I do often get the profits of my neighbor’s garden.

    Reply
  25. Natalie says

    February 21, 2017 at 11:16 am

    I have always wanted to grow my own tomatoes and zucchini.

    Reply
  26. Barbara Lowe says

    February 21, 2017 at 10:49 am

    I grow a pot of basil

    Reply
  27. tat2gurlzrock says

    February 21, 2017 at 7:34 am

    I wish we had the room to have a garden. I have grown herbs before. Love your greenhouse!

    Reply
  28. Cynthia C says

    February 21, 2017 at 7:29 am

    I would love to plant an edible garden but I have too much shade for most things. I grow mostly shade tolerant ornamentals.

    Reply
  29. Laura says

    February 20, 2017 at 7:37 pm

    I’ve been meaning to start a garden. Maybe this year! 🙂

    Reply
  30. Janet W. says

    February 20, 2017 at 4:31 pm

    I’d like to add to our outdoor garden with these good ideas! We usually grow tomatoes every year.

    Reply
  31. Elena says

    February 20, 2017 at 2:30 pm

    I would love to grow more veggies in my garden

    Reply
  32. Margaret Smith says

    February 20, 2017 at 1:10 pm

    My family and I plant a garden each year. My kids really love growing their own veggies. They get so excited when everything grows.

    Reply

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