My family was on food stamps until I was 12 years old. We ate incredibly healthily because my mother knew how to cook healthy food. Healthy food does not have to cost alot of money! We did not have a garden because we lived in apartments and moved alot and there were no community gardens like these days.

I adore my garden. I have no idea if it saves me money (I really don't care to figure it out), but going out back and picking a salad 10 minutes before dinner is priceless.