Another spring planting season is here. Warm temperatures and sunny days again signal it’s time to plant the annual vegetable garden. Raising luscious, fresh, homegrown vegetables is a favorite pastime and a traditional way of life for many people. But for others, having a vegetable garden or home orchard is not a priority or even a possibility. But the pending question remains: Do I have a garden or not?

Gardening is a top national hobby, but the reasons for doing so do vary. Why have a garden? Let’s first start with the benefits.