Health Tip: Growing a Healthy Garden

Growing your own garden is a great way to get physical activity, save money and eat healthier.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers these tips for growing your own garden:

• Measure available space to grow fruits and vegetables, making sure the area gets adequate sun.
• Find out which foods will grow best in your climate and allotted space.
• Use a testing kit to measure the quality of your soil.
• Start out with just a few plants and herbs, and don't feel pressure to grow a huge garden.