By Eliana meza-ehlert
Have you ever wanted to grow your own food but not had the time or space to do it? The good news is that there are so many creative ways for you to start your very own garden from home!
Below, I’ve described some of the ways that you can start growing your own produce from home- there is a plethora of options, most of them very easy, cheap, and accessible. To start your garden you will need three important things: dirt, plants, and a space to put your plants. Photo by Del Barrett on Unsplash
1) Find dirt for your garden. Your plants are going to need dirt in order to grow. Perhaps you already have dirt that is suitable for planting with. If not, there are several options for how you can find or buy dirt for your garden.
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2) Decide on what you want to plant. Okay, so you’ve found your dirt, and you're ready to start your garden. Next, decide what you want to plant and where you’re going to get those plants. There are so many options to choose from, and many of them can be found for free and in your own home.
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2) Find a space for your plants. There is a wide variety of options for how you can have a garden in your home, regardless of if you live in a space with a yard or in a small apartment.
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4) Take care of your plants.
You’ll need to make sure that your plants have the right amount of sun or shade, and to water them on a schedule specific to them. For example, plants in containers may dry up especially quickly, so check them more often to make sure they’re getting enough water. Below are some additional resources that might help you as you launch your garden.
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