I hope you all had
a great Thanksgiving last week! Gathering with family and pouring over recipes
that have been passed down from generation to generation made me think of the
ways food was prepared in holidays past. Our great grandparents used to plant, care
for, and harvest the food before they even began to cook those delicious
dishes. The size and type of harvest would depend greatly on seasons and
weather. Now, times have drastically changed! Fully cooked dinners are ready
for pick up at your local markets for convenience. Our younger generations cannot
fathom that food wasn’t as easily accessible. However, nutrition is lost in
today’s easy prep foods. High processed meat and weeks old vegetables do not
contain the same vitamins and minerals as they once did. As we have begun to
realize this deficiency, people are making efforts to grow more nutritious
food. Growing your own vegetables can be less expensive and way more enjoyable!
Have you ever thought about growing your own vegetables or herbs? It can have a
great impact in your children’s lives. They learn patient, hard work and the
care of a living organism. They learn the value of nature and can make a
meaningful connection from the food they eat to the delicate environment outside.
There are many ways to grow food at
home indoors and outdoors, all you need is an open mind and the will to do it.
Starting indoors this time of the year is a good way to ease into sustainable
growing. Here is a great article to get you started indoors: http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-To-Grow-Veggies-Herbs-Indoors-/10000000196832302/g.html?roken2=tf.pR3VpZGVz.bQ3JlYXRpdmUgR2FyZGVuaW5n.g.cpin.ap4c&pp=0
Check out these inspiring indoor
gardens found on Urban Way of Life: http://urbanwayoflife.com/10-stunning-indoor-gardens/
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