The sagging economy is forcing consumers to change their approach to just about everything including how they stock up on food, with many choosing to grow their own produce.

Getting on your hands and knees and sifting through soil does not appeal to everyone, but if you take a look at the savings it's no wonder that so many people are growing their own.

Seeds for spices, veggies and fruits are flying off the shelves at Moana Nursery, where even the employees at the plant and flower store are marveling at the latest trend.

"Usually, everyone grows some amount of vegetables," said Jon Bruyn a Plant Doctor at Moana Nursery. "But this year, people are coming in wanting to double or get two-to-three times more area of the vegetables for their yard."

Bruyn sells plenty of 10 dollar packages that will buy you enough seeds for a basic garden which includes tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, corn and beans. He even buys that combination himself every year and it provides enough vegetables for him and his daughter from June to October.

"It's actually very easy," said Bruyn. "If you you start out with a good seed source and you have a bright window to grow the seeds in."

Even customers like Marilyn Melton who prefer to go the conventional route and buy at the store, say it's something you have to consider at the very least.

"It's time for us to go back to doing some of the simple things in life and growing your own vegetables is a really great thing to do," said Melton.

But, if you're one of the estimated 43 million Americans who plan on growing your own produce this year, you might want to hurry. The secret is out and supplies are in high demand.

"I personally am surprised," said Bruyn. "I did not realize it was going to be that popular this year."

The new trend has even gotten the attention of president Obama and his family. Just last week, the First Lady planted a vegetable garden on the south lawn of the White House.