Your challenge: Try growing your own food this year by planting an edible garden. If have space to plant fruits and vegetables in raised beds—great! If not, plant what you can in pots and smaller planters that can sit on a balcony or in a sunny windowsill.
Vibe tip: Ask folks at a local nursery or farmers market for specific recommendations based on your location and sun exposure. Once you've planted your garden, you'll earn VIBE points and benefit from your bounty all season (or year!) long.
Details: This is a one-time challenge.
End date: June 29, 2012
$600
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The average savings in grocery bills over the course of a year for a gardener that initially invests $70. (National Gardening Association)
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Need some gardening 'How-to's'?
The Edible Schoolyard Project launched in Berkeley, CA with the support of Alice Waters. Find out how you can get involved and bring resources to a local school.
How to Build a Raised Vegetable Garden from This Old House.
How to Build a Raised-Box Herb Garden from Sunset Magazine.
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The Gardening Guide from Mother Earth News
(Free: iTunes)
Herb Garden
Simple guide for growing, cooking and preserving herbs and spices.
($0.99: iTunes)
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