Planting a garden

Why it's good for the environment:

- Extra local produce - no CO2 emissions from shipping
- Small-scale farming takes less of a toll on soil and surroundings than massive fields

Why it's good for you:

- Fresh
- Inexpensive compared to supermarket produce
- Not packaged in plastic, covered in wax, or sprayed with pesticide

Veggies to plant that will provide throughout the growing season: tomatoes, peppers, squash, lettuce

Herbs that you can use in cooking: cilantro, basil, oregano, thyme, dill, rosemary, tarragon

For more information: http://www.bhg.com/gardening/vegetable/vegetables/planning-your-first-vegetable-garden/

Gardening as a way to get food on the table: http://www.mnn.com/your-home/organic-farming-gardening/blogs/q-a-starting-a-garden-part-1 

Find out what will grow in your garden: http://www.mnn.com/your-home/organic-farming-gardening/questions/how-do-i-learn-what-will-grow-best-in-my-backyard

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