Welcome to this Focal Point Friday episode featuring the top three reasons why you should be growing your own food in your own garden, even if that "garden" is a pot on a windowsill in your kitchen.

Think of these episodes as a way to tickle your brain with one or two ideas to ponder while you’re planning or planting or digging in the garden this weekend.

Without further ado, let’s get down and dirty. Enjoy!

Related episode: Ep. 3 - Why Grow Your Own and How to Preserve the Nutrients if You Don't