The McCaughey Garden
Besides shopping in bulk, the McCaughey also saved extra money by cultivating a backyard garden. They grew as much produce as their garden would allow guaranteeing them a constant supply of fresh vegetables and fruits. Statistics report that the average backyard garden can yield as much as $600 worth of produce.
In 2009, there were a reported 43M households in the United States with gardens. It takes time and commitment to cultivate a backyard garden. About five hours each week will go into tending the average home garden, and in general, the more time that goes into it, the more gains it yields.
