Lili K

Gardening is my hobby and I am always finding ways to keep growing on very low budget. It is an extra challenge to grow crops as cheaply as possible. I save seeds, take cuttings, and share plants with friends and neighbours. We don't have a large garden but I have grown tomatoes, potatoes, strawberries, apples, pumpkins, beans, peas, corn, garlic, rhubarb, carrots, beetroot and herbs which have helped supplement our diet. I think that growing food is an important and valuable skill that is at risk of being lost to many people, especially in urban areas. It can help save a bit of money to grow some of your own veg even if you only have room for herbs on a windowsill and it gives me a sense of achievement.