Friday, April 20, 2012

Exploration 5


After reading the first two chapters in "In the Presence of Fear", it has made me think a lot about the community and how it has changed. I have decided to write about gardening and growing plants at home. Many people have stopped growing gardens and are buying more food and processed foods now than ever. There are many problems concerning the declining of gardens which include health, skills, and the environment. It is easy to say that if someone gardens they are more likely to eat healthier. This is because they have fresh fruit and vegetables growing right in their backyard. This cuts down on the processed and instant foods that they buy and eat. A second reason why gardening is beneficial is because it provides skills. The more you garden the more you learn, such as healthy lifestyles and a sense of responsibility. While i was in elementary school we would raise plants in our classrooms for fundraisers and it taught us responsibility, and made us in charge of making sure they were taken care of every day. The final argument for gardens is the environment. Along with making healthier choices, it inevitably cuts down on pollution because there is less processed and boxed foods being made. Which saves on packaging and the air given off from the companies. These are just a few arguments on why gardening is good and why the practice should not be lost.

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4 comments:

  1. Aaron, I really enjoyed your views about how communities, such as Bucyrus, should really invest more time and money into gardens. It is a healthier route for people overall, and should be enforced to cut down spending money at fast food chains. Plus, it does teach people a form of responsibility through taking care of a garden and taking care of our health.

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  2. I agree with you Ashley Bucyrus should invest all their money into gardens.

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  3. I agree with you Ashley and Ayan it's healthier to grow your garden than to rely on fast food which unhealthy and costs more money.It also keeps people fit since our generation is out of shape because of unhealthy eating habits and they would also have responsibilities to take care of the garden.

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  4. I agree that a home garden is the way to go, but there's also the process in which to grow the them. I have read several books on commercial farming and meat production. If people were aware of the toxic material that we place into our bodies in what is deemed health food they would be stunned. The chemicals that are used for production are hazard to our heath, and are used to increase our food intake. The grocery stores and food producers will inject things like tomato's with flavoring, because the use of chemical to increase size remove the vegetables nutrients and flavor. Gardens are the way to go, but i would suggest if people are interested try to stay as organic as possible.

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