10 Reasons to Grow Your Own Organic Food in Containers
/Have you followed the recent news in the US about the peer-reviewed study that determined that 80 percent of Americans test positive for the synthetic pesticide chlormequat? This pesticide has been found in conventionally-grown grain crops like oats, wheat and barley, and has been linked to fertility problems in animal studies. Regular exposure to pesticides like these is at least partly responsible for recurring health crises around the world, including major diseases like cancer and cardiovascular, neurological, metabolic and psychological disorders. By growing at least some of your own food, you can reduce your exposure to these harmful chemicals and begin to take control of your health. Container gardening is a great way to get started.
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