Blog: The water we eat!
Growing your food can be a wonderful and fulfilling activity to connect with nature, improve your health and well-being, and, oh yeah, save water. California grows more than 400 agricultural commodities, which translates into over one-third of the vegetables and almost three-fourths of the country’s fruits and nuts. Regardless of your view on commercial agriculture, one thing is true, California has prime weather for growing a wide range of edible plants in your backyard, balcony, or indoor window sill. Sometimes, gardening is easier said than done. And more often than not, when we think about water efficiency and conservation, we think about removing turf and installing beautiful native landscapes. This is certainly a wonderful endeavor and can supply a needed habitat for beneficial pollinators, improve soil health, support local ecology, and save water.