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There's no takeout that'll taste as good as food that you grew yourself.
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It'll save you some precious dollars and cents.
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You can give away any extras, which would make a great gift for friends or family!
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Growing your own veggies will give you some extra motivation to eat more fresh food instead of living off of pantry staples.
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If you grow your vegetables yourself, you won't have to worry about pesticide exposure.
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Spending time outside is good for you!
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You can decrease your carbon footprint by not purchasing the produce that has to be transported to the grocery store via truck.
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There are a TON of environmental benefits to growing your own veggies, and one of them is that you'll use less plastic.
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Gardening is good exercise.
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Your food will taste so much better if you season it with some homegrown herbs.
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Growing your own food will make you less likely to waste it.
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Gardens also reduce greenhouse gases because of ~photosynthesis~.
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You'll have direct access to food.
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It's also a great activity to do with your friends and family as well as by yourself.
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And finally, it's not hard to start! And you don't need a large outdoor space.
