Gardening is a sure fire way to get your organic fruits and veggies and plenty of ‘em. Not only will your food be fresh, but you’ll know exactly what went into each delicious bite: sun, soil, water and love.
Many of Elemental Herbs staff members have farming and gardening in their backgrounds: Founder Caroline Duell, Director of Sales Ryan Rich, heck, Co-owner Burr Purnell grew up on a farm in Maine with no running water or electricity. But you don’t have to live on a farm to grow your own food and herbs. In cities all over the country, urban farms are helping experienced and novice gardeners alike experience the joys of growing, sowing and composting. On many, you can even learn to be a beekeeper.
Click here to read the essay, What’s Growin’ On by contributor Heather O’Neill, who not only learned to love gardening at an urban farm, she fell in love at one too.
To find a community garden in your area, go to the American Community Garden website.
