run to the store mid-planting. If you're using a growing system, read all the instructions before starting. If your family is doing the whole process on your own, have a way to track everything and make sure you've researched what you're doing. Depending on the plant, you need to put it into the soil the correct way. Each type of plant needs to be planted within particular dimensions, at specific depths and distances apart.
Caring for your garden Edible plants generally take more effort than just putting seeds in the soil and forgetting them, especially indoors where you have to create the environment. Each plant has different needs: some may need pruning, adjustments to watering and soil, and various harvesting or replanting times. To keep track of your plants' needs, it might help to keep a journal or binder or some kind of tracking system. You can use your system to remind you to care for them and how to do so, and also track your successes or failures for next time. In terms of harvesting, some plants need to be completely picked and then replanted. Other plants, especially herbs and leafy greens, can be harvested as you need while the plant grows and regrows where it was cut. You might decide to use a growing system that does most of the work for you. Consider how much time and effort you and your family want to invest. If you do decide to use a growing system, you still want to check and track it to be involved in or aware of the process and make sure everything is working correctly. Be sure to always follow all directions for appropriate use. Finally, keep in mind your family can do everything right and still fail. This can be frustrating but indoor gardening is a learning process. You can try new things next time for better results and a garden that contributes to a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.
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About the writer Kimberly Blaker is a parenting and lifestyle freelance writer. She also writes a blog, The Young Gma's Guide to Parenting at www.theyounggma.com
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