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Tips for Gardens Great and Small

  Tips for Gardens Great and Small Like the fabled “Victory Gardens” of WWII before them, urban and backyard vegetable gardens became a vital source of food and purpose for many people last year when world events threw supply chains into disarray. A year has passed, but interest in do-it-yourself food production has remained, and more and more DIYer's are getting into growing their own crops. Your ability to grow fruits, vegetables and a variety of herbs at home depends primarily on just three things: climate zone, space available and your level of commitment. With plenty of warm days ahead, it's not too late to get started on a garden of your own. If you're limited to an indoor garden, consider hearty options like avocados, carrots, microgreens, lemons and scallions. You'll need some large, south-facing windows to have a successful garden. If that's not an option, grow lights and hydroponic kits have become a popular option in recent years as they've become mor