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City Gardeners

by Susan Walsh

Good Morning!

I bet a lot of you are like me-a person with a passion for gardening who lives in the concrete jungle known as the city. Well, don’t despair! Even apartment dwellers can take part in the joys of gardening. It doesn’t take much space-all you need is a balcony or a sunny window. These days, the selection of plants suitable for containers and small spaces keeps growing. You can grow houseplants, flowers, herbs, and yes even vegetables! Is that balcony or windowsill just not enough? Want more? Get involved with your local community garden! There are thousands throughout the country, and they provide not only your very own garden plot, but a chance to meet and make friends with other urban gardeners and even the opportunity to give back to your community. Many community gardens donate a portion of their crops to local food pantries and soup kitchens. So don’t let living in the city discourage you from enjoying your green thumb!

Have any questions about gardening? Send them to me at susan.macneil@451press.net and I’ll answer them in a future post!

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