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Growing your food: No yard? No problem!

5/8/2017

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Growing your own food is a fun way to save money and get you (and your kids!) eating healthier. No room for a lush garden in your backyard? Or no backyard at all? Don't let that keep you from planting! "Container gardens" are easy to care for and work in just about any space. Follow these steps to get started:

1. Pick your plant. 

For sunny spots OUTSIDE:
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For sunny spots INSIDE:
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2. Pick your container. It could be a jar, can, or milk carton!

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3. Add drainage.

Poke holes in the container bottom (you can use a hammer and nail with cans). For solid containers like glass or clay, add small rocks for drainage.
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4. Add the plant + potting soil to your container.

You don't have to add plant food, but your plant will grow more if you do!
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5. Pick a sunny spot near a window or outside, and enjoy!

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Here are a few recipes to make with your home-grown fruits, veggies, or herbs!

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Cucumber Watermelon Salad
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Strawberry Pepper Salsa
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Cucumber Dill Salad
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Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes
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Farmers' Market Salsa
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Stuffed Tomatoes
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  • Recipes
    • Recipe Categories >
      • Kid Friendly
      • No Added Sugar
      • Vegetarian
      • Heart Healthy
      • Five Ingredients or Less
      • Quick and Easy
    • Breakfast
    • Breads and Muffins
    • Desserts
    • Dips and Salsas
    • Drinks and Smoothies
    • Meatless Meals
    • Meals with Meat
    • Salads
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Soups and Stews
    • Sodium Free Spice Blends
    • Recetas
  • Farmers Markets
    • CT Crop Calendar
    • Using SNAP/EBT at Farmers' Markets
  • Education
    • Healthy Eating >
      • MyPlate
      • Understanding The Nutrition Label
      • Added Sugar
      • Healthy Snacking Tips
      • Calories Needed Each Day
      • What is "enough" fruits and vegetables
      • Recipe Videos
    • Healthy Shopping on a Budget >
      • What Can $16 Buy?
      • Budget Pantry
    • Diabetes >
      • Healthy Eating with Diabetes
      • "Diabetes-Friendly" Recipe Guide
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    • Exercise Tips
    • Water First for Your Thirst
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