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How to start a home garden with limited space

Containers, sunlight and a few reliable crops are all you need to begin.

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You can grow a surprising amount of food in buckets, sacks and old containers on a balcony or compound wall.

Choose easy crops

  • Peppers, tomatoes and leafy greens
  • Herbs such as basil and scent leaf

Place containers where they get at least six hours of sun, water regularly and use compost where you can.

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