Gluten Free Gardening: Save Money!

Last night, I read an article about how there is major growth in people gardening at home.  With the downturn in the economy, people are looking for ways to save money.  Fruits and veggies are naturally gluten free, and when grown in your own garden, you know exactly where they were grown and what chemicals they have been exposed to.

When I went gluten free, I decided to start out with a very simple diet of foods that are naturally gluten free.  I stuck to meat, rice, fruits and vegetables.  Most people who are gluten free are also very health conscious and eat lots of fruits and vegetables already.  Growing your own vegetables can save thousands of dollars per year in grocery bills.  I have now seen many first-hand articles where people are saving two or three thousand dollars per year by growing their own vegetables.  Most people have under $100 invested in their gardens per year.

This can be an extremely successful plan if you do a garden “exchange” with your neighbors.  Your savings can multiply if you grow only a few types of vegetables then exchange your surplus with neighbors who grow different vegetables.

Unfortunately for me, I live in a condo and am unable to garden.  Growing up, my dad used to have a small garden.  He would grow mainly zuchinni, tomatoes and occasionally other veges.  From our small garden, I remember always have tons of fresh veggies. Since we lived in the midwest, you couldn’t always find the freshest fruits and vegetables in the stores.

Growing your own food can be a huge cost savings and have health benefits.