Momology Magazine Issue 2.2 Dallas - Patience | Page 31

from the HERB GARDEN GARDENING IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH! Although it takes time and patience to grow an herb garden, reasons for doing so make it sound appealing. Gardening is good exercise and relaxing for all ages. It can save you money, as herbs can be expensive from the store. Most importantly, eating herbs is good for your health since they provide many anti-oxidents and essential nutrients to your diet with little to no calories. Another problem wth herbs bought from the store is that half the nutritional value of herbs is lost within thirty minutes of harvesting.1 It is best to grow your own and pick only what you need to use for that moment if you want the full nutrional value and most flavor for