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Nothing beats homegrown eats. Foods grown in your own backyard tends to be tastier. Is it because your own hands and sweat went into growing this food or is it because the plant was grown, lovingly and locally, without dubious chemicals? Both could be true. I don't know.
But what I do know is that it takes water to make your garden grow. As someone who is environmentally conscious, you may be concerned with conserving water when growing a garden. Good news! Here are a few tips.
Conserving Water in the Garden
- Use rain water collected in rain barrels.
- Use grey water that does not have germs or chemicals in it.
- Mulching locks in moisture.
- Compost adds moisture.
- Water before 8am or after 4pm to reduce evaporation.
- Water near the base of the plant.
- Take an old plastic bottle. Cut off the base. Bury it next to the plant. Water plants through this funnel to ensure the water goes where it is needed.
- Remove weeds ASAP. You don't want your carrots competing for water with weeds.
- Angle garden paths so water stays in the garden.
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