Urban gardening: A vital for self-growth

       

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A garden is a great teacher that transforms a single seed into a seed of life. It feeds us nutritious reflective learning essential for personal growth as a part of society. Urban gardening produces economic sustainability which can only be achieve when we are able to supply ourselves with enough safe and good quality foods. All developing nations aim for food security towards food sustainability, availability and affordability inside their country. Urban gardening provides great benefits for the learners in being a self-sufficient man and environmental-friendly person. Starting one at home and school promotes to good nutrition and economic sustainability vital for the country’s food crisis today.

           Local government and schools are showing its campaign about sustainable urban gardening at every home and the idea is spreading rapidly because people nowadays have knowledge about its benefits to them. I, myself, started a urban garden at home and I should admit that I find gardening fun and exciting and full of learning. First, urban gardening promotes self-sufficiency because it teaches me to be independent in life. Kids are encouraged to be become more active learners capable of think independently and learn to adapt skills necessary for today’s challenges. This also help people to be resilient, confident and responsible in life. 

       Secondly, urban gardening embraces a healthier and more active lifestyle important in self growth. Urban gardening doesn't chemicals for fertilizers because composed materials such as biodegradable can be use as fertilizer for the plant. Chemicals use in gardening can harm the health of the people because it will affect the plants growth and lessen the nutrition present in the plant. Having one can build a safe, healthy and green environment in schools and neighborhood. Lastly, urban gardening help to achieve food security in the country. Food security happens when people have sustainable source of food, when there is no scarcity of resources, and people can afford food in the market. If I have urban garden at their home, the risk of shortage will be lessen and I can provide myself with enough safe and healthy foods. 

          Never estimate the power of a single seed. One seed grows and reproduce that could change everything. An urban garden makes a community progressive in terms of a healthy lifestyle. Households who are engaged with this technique helps people in saving lots of money because foods are grown inside the backyard. A little patience is the key to succeed in this activity. Try one and prepare yourself for overflowing amount of produce and knowledge. Start a good and healthy lifestyle at home and surely the rest will follow.