Grow Your Food Contest is BACK

Grow your food contest organized by Dubai Municipality is back in it's second season. If you didn't participate last time now is your chance. Growing your own food (at least part of it) is important. I am very grateful to God for blessing me with a house (and a big backyard that come's with it) and the ability to grow my food. And I am thankful to the government for organizing such a contest. It's not about the prize money. It's about the community and the spirit of being a part of something bigger.  A mere few years ago I only drooled over the contests and such events and activities overseas that I saw on the Internet. I didn't imagine we'd have something like this in here. As young woman I often felt weird because gardening (and sewing and  crocheting and other things I do) was looked upon by some to be old fashioned and I didn't find much support let alone a circle of like minded individuals. Most of the people I knew were concerned with things like fashion, make up and parties (I did that too though it wasn't an obsession or way of life). So I didnt care and I did what I like anyways. I would garden and I would tell people about it without feeling embarrassed (though I have been on occasions attempted to make feel so, but I am not discouraged easily). Over time I started meeting people who were into gardening too (and sewing and crafting). And then the contest happened. It was such a positive experience and I am so glad it's back this year. The notable addition to this year's contest are workshops that will happen every Saturday. So here is the link to the contest website and I hope to see you at the workshop on Saturday In Sha Allah  (I learnt recently this is how it's supposed to be spelled.
Grow Your Food Contest

Happy Gardening
Yana