BRUNSWICK — Curtis Library is partnering with Brunswick Topsham Land Trust and MidCoast Hunger Prevention to host the final Money Smart Family Meal on May 19 at 6 p.m. Both BTLT and MCHPP will talk about strategies for eating fresh and healthy on a budget, including container and square foot gardens. A meal will be provided. Plus guests can assemble and take home a container garden with a tomato plant or herb combo provided by Whatley Farm.

According to the National Garden Association, food gardens have increased dramatically over the past five years. The top three reasons why people grow food gardens are to grow better tasting food, to save money on food bills, and to grow better quality food.

About one-third of households nationwide grow some type of food, and the typical household spends about $70 and harvests about $600 worth of food, according to the “Impact of Home and Community Gardening in America” report released by the National Gardening Association (2009).

“Starting a garden can be intimidating, but if you just start with one tomato or one container it seems less daunting. Even the smallest backyard plot can produce a windfall of produce — and a significant savings to your grocery budget,” said Sarah Brown, Adult Services manager at Curtis Library.

This program is free and open to the public. Dinner will be provided.

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