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Do It Your Own Veggie & Herb Garden.... Have fun and watch it Grow!! It offers great therapy and yummy food to eat!

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    Pick out an area in your yard that has full sun.
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    Select a small kit "hot house" with shelves from the local hardware store. One that can be assembled easily. They can range from $100.00 to $300.00 for a walk in "hot house".
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    Purchase veggie and herb seeds such as okra, lettuce, pumpkin, onions, coriander, parsley, rosemary, and anything you love to eat.
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    Get some garden soil especially designed for veggie gardens.
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    Sow the seeds in small 2 inch containers. You can use cardboard egg cartons, little planter boxes, but make sure you have drainage.
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    Water and sun is needed each day. Touch the soil and make sure that is is wet but not soaked.
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    Within 7 to 10 days, seedlings will appear. Once the are about 6 inches high, replant them in bigger pots or containers.
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    Make sure you pinch off any dry leaves, and try to avoid any chemicals on your nature garden.
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    Veggies and herbs will continue to grow and you can start eating them within a short timeframe.
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    With the herbs, collect fresh leaves and use in all your cooking. The flavour of having fresh makes the food taste delicious!
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    Have fun with your garden and don't be afraid to experiment with different seeds.
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    Use seeds from veggies and dry them out and replant them. It does work!
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    Try buying seeds in bulk with online web shopping is great to do.
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  • Having your own veggie and herb garden is so much fun.
  • You just need to be patient and enjoy the beauty of your own garden.
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