Are you still on the fence about whether or not you should grow your own food? If so, this handy list of the many benefits can help change your mind.

You Have More Control Over Chemicals

To start with, growing your own food means that you are getting automatic organic fruits and vegetables without having to get it from the grocery store. If you want less chemicals in your food, the best way to do that is by growing it yourself. Growing your own food means that you have full control over it, from choosing seeds or plants, to balancing the soil, watering, and choosing how you want to protect your plants from pests. There are lots of natural ways to deal with pests that will not harm the food itself, and won’t be a danger to animals that are roaming in your backyard.

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