You do not, of course, need to take on an allotment, potatoes can be grown in tubs, as can tomatoes, peppers and aubergines in a greenhouse. Sow some spinach or chard in a spare part of your garden, maybe a lettuce or two, some beetroot and radish. Start with those which have a short growing season so that you can see the benefits before too long.
There really is nothing like digging up some new season potatoes or picking fresh peas and beans and cooking them within the hour. Only the grower fully understands what has gone into producing that food and can truly appreciate the merits of eating it.
Growing our own food ensures quality, flavour and freshness and a short respite from the everyday turmoil of our daily lives-have a go, it’s worth it.