Why More Americans Are Growing Their Own Food

From WWII victory gardens to today’s backyard beds, home food gardening surges when the economy tightens or food safety worries rise. Now, it’s both.

The Payoffs

• Lower grocery bills: Modest startup cost, high returns—especially with perennial herbs and high-yield veggies.
• Better nutrition & flavor: Harvest at peak ripeness, no shipping, no wax, no mystery chemicals.
• Eco-impact: Zero food miles. Surplus can be shared or sold.
• Family fun: All ages enjoy planting, watching, eating.

Getting Started

Space? Containers on a sunny balcony, a windowsill herb box, or a raised bed in the yard. Raised beds improve drainage, root room, and accessibility.

Tools: Shovel, wheelbarrow, spreader, hose with nozzle, hoe. A hose reel keeps things tidy.

What to grow: Containers: herbs, tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, strawberries. In-ground: match crops to your USDA zone and planting calendar.

Organic Made Easy

Homegrown lets you control inputs—no synthetic pesticides unless you choose them. OMRI-listed fertilizers and compost keep it clean and affordable.

Join the movement. A packet of seeds, a pot of soil, and a sunny spot are all you need to start eating better for less.