• Growing your own food is the only way to know what is in and on your food
  
  

• Save money for other local purchases (100 sq ft can yield $700+ of produce)
  
  

• Varieties grown by industrial agriculture are selected for shipping quality, not nutrition or taste
  
  

• Grow heirloom varieties or your own preferred varieties
  
  

• Save fuel, eat vegetables grown 20 feet from your kitchen, not 1500 miles
  
  

• Teach your children to care for Creation
  
  

• Growing your own food can provide a safety net for the unknown
  
  

• Gardening can be enjoyed by everyone, no matter their age