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54. Gardening. Not farming. There's a difference.

Wed Mar 6, 2013, 01:22 PM

Mar 2013

I think most people would find that if it were a part of their daily routine; it would actually save time.

If you had a few chickens and a little know how you could grow a few things like lettuce and tomatoes and throw your scraps to the chickens.

I don't know about you but it can take a while to go to the grocery store; drive to it, wait in line, put it in bags, drive home put it away, prepare your food.

If you planted a little kitchen garden you could go out pick a healthy snack and feel a sense of accomplishment. Not to mention begin to really enjoy eating.

The thing is; I've never heard anyone say "I sure feel stupid for trying to grow a garden, what a waste of time".

Think about it; have you? Everyone that I know who has ever tried gardening has found it to be a truly enjoyable hobby.

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