Is Growing Your Own Veggies Actually Cheaper Than Buying Them? Gardeners Weigh In

Is Growing Your Own Veggies Actually Cheaper Than Buying Them? Gardeners Weigh In

cjp / E+ / Getty ImagesSetting up a garden can be expensive, but once it is established growing your own vegetables can cut costs.Growing tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, arugula, spinach, and radishes—especially in containers—will lower household costs.Vegetables like carrots, broccoli, onions, cauliflower, and cabbage might not be worth the trouble of growing.It can be hard to go to the grocery store on a weekly basis and watch the prices for neces…