Herbal remedies and organic produce are all the rage these days. To which our grandparents would reply: "What took you so long?" Sometimes the old way really is the best way. A home herb and vegetable garden can provide you with time-tested sources of health and goodness.
Despite this increased attention on dietary health, herbs and vegetables still suffer from their inability to advertise. Those energy drinks and juices at the whole foods market may get all the action, but plants like parsley, kale, and spinach are packed with more vitamin A, vitamin C, and antioxidants than any $5 mondo-super-organic-juice-puree.
And the best part? Growing herbs and vegetables in your garden is almost like getting nutrition for free. Mother Earth is generous like that, which is why, just like your mother, we're here to tell you that there's no excuse for not eating your vegetables. Our herbal nutrition and vegetable nutrition articles below have all the delicious details.