November is perfect for planting a vegetable garden here in Palm Beach County. The University of Florida recommends growing your own veggies:

• Improved Taste and Nutrition of Food: Nutrient content and flavor in most plants is highest immediately after harvest. The edible landscape provides fresh foods which can be eaten minutes, rather than days or weeks, after harvest. In addition, many exceptional and flavorful varieties not found at food markets are available to growers of edible landscapes.
• Increased Food Security: An edible landscape reduces your dependence on foreign food sources which have unknown production systems.
• Reduced Food Costs: Certain edibles are highly productive and are more economical to grow at home than to purchase.
• Convenience: Having fruits and vegetables right outside your home may help you add fresher, healthier foods to your diet and makes meal preparation easier.
• Fun and Exercise: Growing your own crops can be rewarding and fun; the exercise you get in the process can help you stay fit.
• Sustainability: Consuming locally grown produce can be an important part of reducing energy inputs and protecting our environment.
  
  You can download the University of Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide click on http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vh021
  
  Need guidance on growing vegetables contact the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Service Master Gardener Volunteer hotline at 233-1750.