Plant an Edible Garden of Homegrown Vegetables Good for Your Pets
Around the country modern day “Victory” gardens are sprouting up as the COVID-19 crisis continues to impact our lives. Victory gardens first became popular during another time of crisis, World War II, when citizens were encouraged to grow their own produce in their backyards. Today, Victory gardens are a way for new and experienced gardeners to not only enjoy some fresh air and sunlight, but also take comfort in having control over some fresh food supplies. While you will still be supplementing with produce from grocery stores (and hopefully farmer’s markets), knowing how to grow some of your own food is a valuable skill worth cultivating. Fortunately, growing vegetables is super-easy and inexpensive. Not all of the fresh produce that you can grow is good for dogs and cats. Here, we’re dishing-up specific advice on what is safe to grow for your pets. And, as dogs and cats are carnivores, fresh produce is intended as a treat, not a main part of the diet of dogs or cats. (Please see a list below of do’s and don’ts.) Small space? On a budget? No yard? No problem. Read on. Get in on this growing trend!










