Gardening is an age-old activity that’s back on trend as more people focus on wellness and recognize the multiple physical and mental benefits of growing their own food.
"A lot of things are going on with wellness as it applies to our food culture," said Helen Lundell, a senior consultant with The Hartman Group Inc., a company that studies food trends. "The essential theme is that consumers are moving toward natural foods. First and foremost is the absence of pesticides and chemicals used in…