WASHINGTON, DC-Many DC residents are trading in their grocery bags for gardening tools. DC public gardens are growing in popularity.
Gardens are found in various places around the city, allowing residents to pay a yearly fee to grow their own vegetables, fruits, and other plants of their choice.
But why the recent surge in public gardens? Well, according to many gardeners, growing you’re own vegetables has more satisfaction to it than meets the eye. Many say just the act of being outdoors, and experiencing the growing process from start to finish, is enough of a reason to get out there and start growing your own food. Others do it to save money and be environmentally friendly.
No matter the reasons people of all ages are enjoying DC’s finest outdoor gardens.
