There are a million reasons to start your own garden, from growing organic vegetables to saving money to embracing a natural stress-relieving activity—the real question should be: Why not start a garden?
It's not as hard as you might think! Check out our slideshow and learn step-by-step how to grow your own little patch of green.
Determine how much money you have to work with and stick with it. You don’t want to find yourself knee-deep in fertilizer before realizing that you have no money left for seeds. What tools can you borrow or rent and what quality materials would you rather splurge on? (Tip: Don’t slack off on the soil!) Begin with a reasonably-sized garden with the basic tools below and slowly grow your collection along with your garden.
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