1. Fruit and vegetables are an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals
2. People who eat lots of fruit and veg are less likely to develop chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke and some cancers
3. Growing your own can be a cheaper, fun and satisfying way to help you and your family get sufficient fresh nutrients
4. Gardening is a good way to be more physically active
5. Gardening may also help relieve stress and improve mental wellbeing
6. You can do it even if you don’t have a garden or plot of land.

Operation Hunger

• http://www.operationhunger.org/garden-projects/

Rooftop Gardens in COJ

• http://www.joburg.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7861&catid=88&Itemid=266

Food Gardens Foundation

• http://www.foodgardensfoundation.org.za

Unilever

• Unilever South Africa Head Office: 031 570 2000/3000
• Homecare: 0860572908
• Personal Care: 0860572861
• Foods: 0860331441
• Food Solutions: 0860314151
• For any media related queries (via email): Barry.Dijoe@unilever.com
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Resources

• http://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/home-garden/garden/tips-for-growing-your-own-veggies-1.1574134#.VlwX6pq6HIU
• http://www.environment.co.za/green-at-home/vegetables-fruits-and-herbs-how-to-grow-food-cheaply.html