Over the last few decades, farming has shifted heavily toward mechanization and homogenization. Farmers now rely on pesticides, additives, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers, and mass-production techniques. These methods directly impact human health, contributing to the rapid spread of new diseases in both people and animals—bird flu being one of the most recent examples. Reports from the World Health Organization highlight how chemical use in food production and modern manufacturing processes pose serious health risks.
Instead of relying on industrial farming, you can take control of your health by growing your own organic vegetables. Whether you have room for just a few pots or a small patch of land, starting an organic garden is a smart decision. Today, I’m sharing seven powerful reasons why you should grow your own organic vegetable garden.
1. You will have no additives in your vegetables
Research by organic food associations has shown that additives in our food can cause heart diseases, osteoporosis, migraines and hyperactivity. Besides the health risks associated with the additives, they just aren’t necessary! Food is tasty just the way it is.
2. There will be no pesticides or synthetic fertilizers used
These chemical products are applied to crops all the time regardless of environmental or weather conditions. It’s no secret that these chemicals are harmful to humans and are even banned in many countries around the globe. Organic gardens will avoid all of this.
3. Your vegetables will not be genetically modified (GMO)
Antibiotics, drugs and hormones are used on vegetables to grow more and larger ones. One of the consequences of this practice are vegetables which look all the same and are usually tasteless. Also, we end up consuming the hormones that have been used on the vegetables, with the potential risks for our health.
4. Eating from your own organic garden will be much healthier for you
They will not contain any of the products or chemicals named above, and they will be much more natural than any ones you would find at the supermarket. Your health will not be at risk because you will then know that nothing has been added to your vegetables.
5. Your own organic vegetables will be much tastier
The use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, hormones and antibiotics make vegetables grow unnaturally and take the taste away from them. With organic vegetables, your cooking will be enhanced as their flavor will show fully.
6. Organic farming is friendly to the environment
Because you won’t use pesticides or other equally harming products on your vegetables, you will not damage the soil or the air with chemicals that harm the natural vegetation or wildlife.
7. When you grow your own organic vegetables you are contributing to your own self-sustainability and the sustainability of the planet
Small communities have been founded where members exchange products that they grow naturally, thus contributing to create a friendly and better place for us all. Source locally and seasonally.
Eating organic products means enjoying food in its purest form—without harmful additives, synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or hormones. Naturally grown food doesn’t need these chemicals, and your body thrives when you leave them out. The best way to protect your health is to grow your own organic vegetables. Even if you only have space for a few pots, you can start today and enjoy fresh, chemical-free produce right at home. If you need more tips to get started, check out this page.
Happy growing!