Winnipeggers are growing their own produce to save a bunch of money. Stu and Debbie Innes are members of one of the community gardens in Winnipeg, and nothing can stop them from growing their flowers, fruits and vegetables. “I guess there’s beans, peas, whole beans—we do have a little bit of broccoli this year. We have had cabbage in past, and different kinds of strawberries, squash, zucchini, cucumbers,” Stu said. This means the Inneses are saving a lot of money since they do not have to buy a lot of vegetables from grocery stores. Pamela McFarlane is the president of the St. Vital Agricultural Society and a fellow community gardener herself—and she is also saving money. “I just come to the garden and eat my way around the garden. If I bought a $20 box of strawberries every week and my typical summer is about eight weeks—you can guess right there, I’ve saved $200,” McFarlane said, describing her strawberries. McFarlane is advocating others to do the same. She added there is a bit of work, but it is worth it. “Definitely the rewards. Less money spent at the grocery store, more fantastic taste for your family,” she said. “During the middle of the winter, pull something out of the freezer or off the shelf, and you can enjoy it until the spring.”
