Thinking outside the gardenGardens are an excellent way to grow your own food, which cuts down on transportation costs for produce and turns a regular lawn into something productive. However, gardening requires you to have a place to put a garden, as well as the time and effort necessary to keep your crop healthy and free of weeds. Depending on the climate and weather, gardens may be destroyed or fail to reach their full potential. Fortunately, gardens aren’t the only place you can grow your own food. If you’re willing to think on a smaller scale, there are many edible plants that can be grown in an apartment.
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What to plantHerbs are an excellent choice for a beginning indoor gardener. Most are low maintenance and don’t need much more space than a pot bought from a craft or garden store. Having fresh basil, mint, or coriander growing by a window adds some edible ambiance to the room and may even inspire you to discover new recipes that incorporate the results of your new hobby. Fruits and vegetables can also be grown indoors, though they require a little more space and care. Indoor gardening won’t completely sustain a family, but it’s a fun project for kids and adults alike. A plain terra cotta pot, some paint or stickers, a few handfuls of soil, and a packet of seeds can be the basis of a craft, a science project, and a food source all at once.
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