In terms of time and effort, it is far cheaper to simply go buy food the grocery store. On the other hand, we need to start taking responsiblity for the food we

In terms of time and effort, it is far cheaper to simply go buy food the grocery store. On the other hand, we need to start taking responsiblity for the food we eat. Growing your own means you don't need to worry about food recalls or pesticide use. And, as other commenters have noted, homegrown does taste better.