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ne project that many people began at home in the past year was gardening.
Having fresh veggies and herbs not only saves you a trip to the store, it supports healthy cooking and eating habits. Why buy processed, altered, or chemically treated when you can grow fresh? If you don’t have the space in your yard to plant vegetables and herbs, you can always grow a small container or window garden inside. To start, you’ll need to find containers with a drainage hole at the bottom that are large enough to allow the roots of your plant to grow. Recycling plastic yogurt or deli containers works well if you add drainage holes. It’s also helpful to use gravel in the bottom for extra drainage. You’ll also want to make sure each container is placed on a tray, dish, or saucer to capture excess water so as not to ruin the surface or furniture on which they sit.
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