The grow your own industry is experiencing a real boom in demand from homeowners, an industry insider has said.Lauren Woodgate, marketing executive at Erin Growing Media, observed that people are growing their own produce in an effort to both save money and become more environmentally-friendly.If they grow it in their garden then it is organic and they know where it has come from, she said.Ms Woodgate added that the grow your own trend is perfect for the novice. She also noted that windowsill herb kits and chilli growing packs have been popular with consumers in recent months.I think that is due to us all eating curries and Thai food and there is a real trend for that as well. It all links in quite nicely, she added.The comments come after a recent article on itshealthylife.com also noted that outdoor kitchens are growing in popularity among homeowners, with equipment and fixtures like kitchen sinks and taps being added to outdoor spaces.