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Sustainable, Edible Home Garden



 Resources for Creating a Sustainable, Edible Home Garden

* Today's article was submitted by Millie Jones, of SeniorWellness.info based in Illinois (USA). Today sharing information on greening your life with some amazing resources via the hyperlinks below:


Many homeowners with an eye on sustainability already know that having a grass lawn comes with major environmental drawbacks. However, it can be hard to think of effective, sustainable alternatives.

Creating an edible garden is a great way to make the most of your property while cutting down on your grocery bill and carbon footprint.  

These tips will help you plan the layout of your land and figure out where your garden should go: 

Have a survey done to avoid planting anything on a neighboring property.
 
Evaluate your yard to see which areas get the most sun

Container gardens are a fantastic way to make the most of small spaces. 


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Choosing the right plants can help your garden be easy and sustainable: 

Pick plants that will thrive in the sunlight your yard provides. 

Avoid overcommitting - pick edible plants that have care needs you can maintain. 

Investigate native edible plants to take advantage of your natural environment and boost native flora. 


Eating Your Plants; take a look at these tasty ideas: 


Learn how to recognize when plants are ready to harvest. 

Check out these garden-fresh recipes you can use to enjoy your homegrown goods. 

Learn how to safely pickle and can food to store extras you can’t eat right away. 


Creating your own food garden can be an extremely satisfying hobby. Moreover, it reduces water waste and helps you to source more of your food as locally as possible. That makes this a great way to support the planet, your local ecosystem, and full-body health all at once! 


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