Image Credit If you lead a busy life then the chances are that your garden has become somewhat of an afterthought. Gardens take a lot of maintenance, and most people shy away from making sweeping changes to their layout or undertaking big projects. A garden can be enriching, though, giving you somewhere to relax and destress among nature. #1 Grow some fresh produce The grow at home trend has certainly increased over the years, in part as a response to the climate crisis (and a general desire to reduce carbon footprints) and also because of the pandemic. When COVID-19 struck there was panic buying and, in some places, even food shortages. This put growing your own produce into sharper focus, and it’s a highly rewarding experience. You can start small with simpl e vegetables like tomatoes, carrots and potatoes, and then expand as you see fit. There are lots of reasons to love growing your own food. It encourages you to spend more time outdoors, in nature and among the open