Food Gardening in the United States is at an all-time high according to a report released in 2014 by the National Gardening Association. That equates to 42 million homeowners growing food at home or in community gardens. The typical home gardener in the United States is female (54%) and over the age of 45 (68%). The fastest age group of home gardeners are the millennials, those between 18 and 30 years of age. The regional breakdown of American food gardeners is roughly the same with 23% in the West, 26% in the Midwest, 29% in the South and 22% in the Northeast.

The average size food garden is 600 square feet which is about right for a middle-aged home gardener to maintain in five hours per week (the national average). Tomatoes are the most popular homegrown vegetable on the entire planet, so no surprise it is number one in the United States, followed by cucumbers, sweet peppers, beans, carrots, summer squash, onions, hot peppers, lettuce and peas, rounding out the top ten.

A key benefit of home gardening, besides the obvious of reaping your own vegetables, is that of exercise. Gardening involves a lot of soil preparation such as tilling, raking, digging and turning of the soil. Often times this requires one to be on their hands and knees as they plant seeds or tender seedlings. Many gardeners have discovered a life-saver (or at least a knee saver) when it comes to this aspect of gardening. pro knee pads can be worn while tending the garden, in the greenhouse, or any chore around the house that requires one to be on their knees.

Garden Knee Pads are made from a sports grade Neoprene material that is water-resistant. It is delicate on bare skin and can be worn on the outside of pants as well. The best part is that they will not bite into one's legs like may lesser-quality brands. Neoprene Gardening Knee Pads are made of 3/4 inch expanded polyethylene (EPE) padding. It is lightweight, has excellent energy absorption, durable and strong and also recyclable. They are also resistant to chemicals, water, and most oils. With their adjustable velcro closure, they are one size fits all. Slippage is minimal with straps located above and below the knee. With their reinforced double stitching and seam guards, they are long-lasting and resist tearing. Gardening isn't supposed to be a dreaded chore. Enjoy the time working outdoors and whether kneeling on pavement, garden soil or wet grass, do so in comfort.