Starting your own kitchen veggies garden

Growing vegetables in your backyard is not only a way to save money, but it’s also fun. [PHOTO: JOHN GATHUA/STANDARD]

Starting a vegetable garden at home is an easy way to save money. Having just a few of your own vegetables can help offset the relatively high cost of buying them from the grocer or supermarket.

Planting vegetables also gives you the pleasure of enjoying a delicious, fresh produce from the garden. In nearly every case, the flavour and texture of varieties you can grow far exceed the best grocery store produce.