Americans are turning to gardens as a way to reduce food bills amid recession . In 2008 , there was a 15 to 20 percent uptick in seed sales because of high food and gasoline prices . Experts in garden industry say the trend is unlike anything in at least 30 years . Score: 7 Gardening is up 19 percent in 2009 , the National Gardening Association says .
Americans are turning to gardens as a way to reduce food bills amid recession . Experts in garden industry say the trend is unlike anything in at least 30 years . Score: 7 Gardening is up 19 percent in 2009 , the National Gardening Association says .