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Most of us live in high-rise apartments in urban Singapore. With limited indoor and outdoor spaces, growing food in our homes may not be something that crossed many of our minds. However, you do not actually need a huge space to start an edible garden in your apartment. With a small balcony or a space near a bright window, you can start growing your own food with just a few pots of your favourite herbs, fruits, or vegetables!
Need a little motivation to kickstart your gardening journey? Discover 5 benefits you can reap from growing your own food!
Enjoy food at peak freshness
When you harvest food from your own garden, you know that you are getting them at peak freshness. Freshly harvested fruits and vegetables are also tastier, flavourful, and nutritious! The majority of produce sold in supermarkets go through a long process of being harvested, shipped, and distributed to stores. Even after distribution, it may end up staying in storage or on the shelf for an extended period of time before being purchased, which may result in losing its freshness and nutritional value.
Eating healthier
With a steady supply of fresh produce at home, you will be encouraged to consume the fruits and vegetables that you are growing. This will allow you to embark on a healthier diet and grow better-eating habits! Enjoy the fruit of your labour by whipping up your own nutritious meals!
Reducing Food Waste
More often than not, we buy more than what we need during grocery runs. Bundle deals and enticing promotions result in impulse purchases of excessive food that we might not need. Many of this food eventually end up in the trash due to their short shelf lives!
Having your own garden means you get to choose exactly what you want to grow and only harvest what you need for your meals. This can significantly reduce the amount of food waste that you produce!
Saving Time and Money
Avoid all the time and money spent on your grocery runs by harvesting fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs directly from your apartment garden! Collect seeds and bulbs after consuming them and you get to re-grow them for free!
Eliminate Pesticides
By growing your own food, you have complete control over any pesticides or harmful chemicals that might be used on your produce. Enjoy peace of mind when consuming your own organic food that is safer and healthier!
Grow your own edibles today! Read our previous blog posts to learn more about our favourite edibles:
https://fareastfloragarden.com/lime-p22c.html
https://fareastfloragarden.com/chilli-padi-in-pot.html
https://fareastfloragarden.com/aloe-vera-p15c.html
https://fareastfloragarden.com/blog/get-to-know-rosemary
https://fareastfloragarden.com/blog/get-to-know-dill
https://fareastfloragarden.com/blog/get-to-know-pandan
https://fareastfloragarden.com/blog/get-to-know-lavandula
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