How Is Growing a Veggie Garden Eco-Friendly?
A garden provides an easy, healthy way to grow fresh vegetables at home. Not only are homegrown vegetables healthier and more nutritious but they also provide environmental benefits. Does this Spark an idea?
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Air Quality
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Every plant consumes carbon dioxide and releases oxygen into the atmosphere. Veggie gardens introduce additional plant material into the ecosystem, which helps improve air quality.
Biodiversity
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Veggie gardens provide habitats for many species and can attract more wildlife to your yard, including birds, insects and butterflies.
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Self-Sufficiency
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When grown in conjunction with compost and rainwater systems, veggie gardens can produce fresh vegetables without consuming additional natural resources.
Organic
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Chemicals and fertilizers can poison the soil and disrupt its natural balance. Growing veggies without added chemicals is healthier for the consumer and the environment.
Pollution
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The production of commercially farmed vegetables creates large amounts of pollution. Growing veggies at home reduces the amount of pollution created through the use of machinery and transportation.
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