Home Gardening as a Panacea to Food Insecurity in Ogun State

This study investigates the role of home gardening as an effective and sustainable strategy in mitigating food insecurity in communities in Ogun state. The study employed a mixed method research approach, which included 200 households across four LGA in Ogun state with quantifiable survey interviews of Agricultural and Nutritional professionals. Data analysis which included descriptive and inferential approach were employed to measure the impact of home gardening on Household food security, food expenditure, Household income and Dietary diversity. Results indicate that 70 % of the households practicing home gardening reported improved yearly access to quality nutritious food items, 65% utilized garden produce as supplementary income source. The study concludes that the implementation of home gardening training into community developmental plans significantly bring an adaptable solution to food insecurity in Ogun state. It also recommends youth participation and policy prioritization which would prioritize agricultural subsidies and gardening input to foster unbiased food systems. The research highlights home gardening as a viable cost-effective solution to food diffidence, as it secures sustainable livelihood and food control for low-income households.