Grow your own vegetables to save money at the grocery store

A single tomato plant can produce an average of eight pounds or more of tomatoes. COURTESY PHOTO | ALL-AMERICA SELECTIONS
A single tomato plant can produce an average of eight pounds or more of tomatoes. COURTESY PHOTO | ALL-AMERICA SELECTIONS

With escalating food prices, now is a great time to start growing some of your own vegetables. Not only can you save money, but you’ll enjoy great flavor and maximum nutritional value.

Take time to do a bit of planning. Your first trip to the garden center can result in buying more plants than the space and time you have available to grow and tend. Consider growing what you and your family like to …