Grow food anywhere (even without a yard!)

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Lisa
March 19, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

Good morning,

Spring has sprung! With temperatures warming, it’s time to start sowing seeds for cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and kale in most growing areas.

CHERRY PICKED - JUST FOR YOU

Think you can't grow your own food without a yard? Think again! This video takes you on a tour of a city dweller's incredible container garden, overflowing with fresh produce. Learn space-saving techniques, clever hacks, and how much money you can save by growing your own food!

“BYTE”-SIZED GARDEN TALES

Sarah stared glumly out the window. Winter had been a long, harsh one, and her garden plot looked like a brown wasteland. The robins hadn't even arrived yet, a sure sign that spring was lagging. Discouragement gnawed at her. Maybe she just wasn't cut out for this whole gardening thing.

Just then, a gust of wind rattled the window, carrying with it a feathery seed that landed on the windowsill. It was a dandelion, its tiny parachute proclaiming its determination to find a place to grow. Sarah smiled. Here was a weed, considered a nuisance by most, but it possessed an unshakeable will to survive.

Inspired, Sarah grabbed her gardening gloves. The ground might still be cold, but there were things she could do to prepare. She raked away the dead leaves, revealing the fertile earth beneath. She made a list of seeds to order, focusing on early-season vegetables that could tolerate cooler temperatures.

By the time the robins finally arrived, their cheerful songs blending with the soft hum of the turning compost pile, Sarah's plot was a picture of organized anticipation. The first shy green shoots soon emerged, pushing through the damp soil with an energy that mirrored Sarah's own renewed enthusiasm.

IN A NUTSHELL

Sometimes, even the smallest signs of life can inspire us. Patience and preparation are key, even when spring seems slow to arrive. Be like the dandelion seed – determined to grow, no matter the circumstances.

DIGGING DEEPER

You probably already know that plants love the sun, but believe it or not, you can grow many of them with zero sunlight. If you prefer growing your own herbs and veggies indoors, this post has you covered.

DAILY DOSE OF DIRT

Don't have fancy seed trays? No problem! Moisten paper towels, place seeds on them with space between, fold or roll, and slip them in a plastic bag. Label and place in a warm location for germination!

UNTIL NEXT BLOOM…

As always, thanks so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to read this newsletter. Question or comments - just reply.

Happy planting!

Lisa