More Americans are growing their vegetables at home or in local community gardens to eat healthier and save money in the post-pandemic era, according to agricultural analysts.
With high inflation and global supply chain shortages hitting consumers at supermarkets, the National Gardening Association estimates that 35% of U.S. families grow vegetables, fruit and other food at home. According to the association, that’s one in every three households, a 200% increase of 2 million families since 2008.
Since last year alone, the group reports community gardens have increased by 22%, including about 29,000 community gardens in the 100 largest U.