WATER gardening Beautiful and delicious Gardening is a popular outdoor activity in the summer, but there’s a way to extend your horticultural penchant all year round. All you need are plant cuttings, a container, water and natural sunlight. This technique is similar to hydroponics, except it’s done from the comfort inside one’s own home. It’s a handy alternative
for someone lacking yard space and allows gardening during every season. Even if there is plenty of outdoor room, this low maintenance option reduces the need for pesticides and the risk of disease. Simple Prep It’s easy to get started and a water garden can yield a
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bounty of herbs and greens. There are several plants that take to growing in water. Basil, oregano, chives, rosemary and lettuce are just a few. Use a small jar or container with a narrow mouth so the cutting can stand, supported to grow upright. Tap water works perfectly well; it contains oxygen. However, set water
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aside for at least 24 hours so any chlorine can evaporate. Plants don’t like the chemical. Fill the jar halfway with water. Once you decide what you would like to grow, make the cuttings from existing plants. Make a diagonal cut just below the node on the stem. Insert the cutting in the jar. Set them on a window sill or anywhere that gets direct
