Gardening is a great hobby for anyone, but especially if you are on a tight budget. Seeds cost little to nothing compared to buying vegetables at the store. It takes some patience but it is well worth the time when you have peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc. Vegetables are full of nutrients, like Vitamin A and C, which keep you healthy, and vegetables have few calories for serving size and no fat (unless you add oil or butter, of course) so they fit in everyone's diet!
I suggest starting your plants inside during the March and April months to get them started, but it is still not too late to plant some seeds! Some vegetables are grown year-round. See the packages of seeds for details on when the best time to grow different types of plants because it varies.
Recycling 2-liter soda bottles to plant tomatoes is a great idea. By cutting a plastic bottle in two and placing the top of the bottle in the bottom to create a funnel (shown in picture), you create a pot to plant your tomatoes. Drill a small hole in the lid of the bottle to allow excess water to drain down and also allow the water to be reabsorbed later. Less watering on your part!
Tomatoes are a great source of antioxidants, dietary fiber, minerals, and vitamins, making them an excellent all-round food to eat.
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