Add beauty to your surroundings, get in touch with nature, spend time outdoors, lose yourself in meditation, work out any frustrations, and grow fresh, delicious food. These are all reasons why people love to garden. And because gardening lends itself to social distancing, many people are spending more time doing it or taking it up for the first time.
When planning your first garden, start small. Choose 2 or 3 different plants and work your way up to more varieties and a bigger plot. If you have a small space, try planting your vegetables and fruits in containers, or join a community garden.
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