Why did you start gardening?

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For me, it started with pure curiosity, as most things do when you're a kid 😉

I still get giddy every time a seed sprouts. Because seriously, how cool is it that a massive plant can come from something so tiny??

Over time, my reasons for continuing to garden have changed. (Dare I say... grown?)

These days, I garden because:

🫐 I have access to ingredients, flavors, and varieties I can't find at the store. Like, Purple Brussels Sprouts, Yellow Raspberries, Pink Blueberries, White Strawberries… the list goes on.

🥬 The freshness and nutrient density are just unmatched. Garden-to-table hits different, and once you experience it, grocery store produce just doesn't cut it anymore. (I don't blame people for not loving veggies.)

☀️ The mental and physical reset of fresh air, sunshine, and moving my body that keeps me grounded in this busy, noisy world.

👧 But my favorite reason right now? Getting to teach my daughter where food actually comes from, and watching her nurture something from a tiny seed all the way to the table. There are so many life lessons in the garden, ya know?

But enough about me, what’s your reason?

Your motivation for starting and/or continuing your garden?

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