Small-Space Gardening

Growing food when floor space is not an option. Apartment gardens, windowsill setups, countertop trays, vertical shelving and other creative ways to use the space you already have.

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Indoor Gardening in an Apartment: A Small-Space Beginner's Guide

Renter-friendly ways to grow food in an apartment, from sills and countertops to shelving units that leave no marks behind.

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