Realtor.com. April 14, 2020: By Jennifer Kelly Geddes: Growing your own food is satisfying on many levels: The act of tending plants is calming, hauling around potting soil and water makes for good exercise, and, of course, eating vegetables you grow yourself is immensely rewarding.

And as we continue to hunker down at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, having a source of fresh vegetables close at hand also saves you a few trips to the store, reducing the exposure risk for you and your family.