Planting vegetable gardens has many benefits that include helping families save money on groceries and being able to consume more fresh food. Some people find comfort in being outside and working with their hands through turning the land, planting seeds and caring for vegetable plants. Gardening can be a fun and relaxing family pastime and it can also lead to reduced stress. Stress seems to have become commonplace in society and can lead to negative health conditions. Having a vegetable garden enables people to perform simple tasks that bare good tangible results. A vegetable garden may be the perfect hobby or activity to perform after a long shift at work or a long work week.