9 vegetables that are cheaper to grow than buy in stores – I've grown them for years and know these crops can save you money

A gardener harvesting tomatoes into a wooden basket filled with vegetables.

If the cost of your grocery shop is rising, you may be looking to save money by growing your own vegetables. More and more gardeners are thinking this way, as homegrown vegetables not only save money but are also more flavorful and nutritious than store-bought, plastic-wrapped ones.

You are not going to become fully self-sufficient overnight, and unless you are blessed with acres of growing space and plenty of time, a home vegetable garden will not provide everything you eat.