Garden-grown vs. store-bought vs. farmers market

"Garden-grown vs. store-bought vs. farmers market: Where do you get the best vegetables and fruit? I'm curious about the differences in taste, cost, and convenience between growing your produce, shopping at farmers' markets, and grabbing fruits and veggies at the grocery store. What's your preference and why?" Attribution & Privacy of the commenters, instead of full names, only their initials are used. P.R. It may not be the best option, as taste, cost, and convenience all fall into one category. Taste and nutrition are likely best when grown in your garden. For convenience and cost-effectiveness, methods like the "Square Foot Gardening" technique by Mel Bartholomew offer ways to achieve decent yields in small areas or backyards. However, one may still be limited by the types of plants that can thrive in their specific climate. I apologize if this isn't particularly helpful; I just wanted to share my thoughts. *Your response is excellent! You c...