<p>it is hilarious to see my plumber father growing a delicate little plant.</p>
<p>Thats pretty cool but have you seen the muscles you get from farming?
Caring for something- even plants is not only rewarding but it is good for your blood pressure/heart/
Good for your dad.</p>
<p>My H has also started bringing his lunch & a thermos of coffee, at least a few times a week- I even ■■■■■■■ the internets and found him a metal domed lunchbox just like Jackie Gleason used to have.</p>
<p>R124687: you might be able to garden a little using a huge pot, so you don’t have to bend over. I successfully grew tomato plants in three huge pots next to my driveway–the sunniest place in my yard. You completely control the soil that way too. Once the plants are in, you only have to water. If you can get the hose there, you wouldn’t have to bend over. Then enjoy the harvest.</p>
<p>We have cut back a lot on eating out due both to finances and weight issues. We used to eat at our favorite sushi place once a week, but now it’s once a month. We do still get take-out teriyaki about twice a month. </p>
<p>I still spend a lot at our local version of Whole Foods on organic fruit and vegetables, also prepared soups and salads. My H is very picky about fruit because he grew up on a farm in CA.</p>
<p>tomatoes are good in pots, because you need to replace the soil so bad things don’t winter over.
WARNING: The year before last, my tomatoes didn’t even really get ripe- so last year I planted various cherry tomatoes as well as several heirloom and hybrid types.
OOPS!
My yard was taken over by tomatoes! I even got tired of picking them.
This year I am going to be much more circumspect about how many plants I get- although I didn’t quite leave bags on the doorstep of my neighbors.</p>