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By being creative with plant placements and repurposing household items (like a vintage clawfoot bathtub!) into unconventional planters, you can maximize a small space and produce more food than you thought was possible.
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Be honest and realistic about what your typical meals look like, and how much time you actually have to use or cook what you grow.
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Keep the ages and lifestyles of each member in mind as you plan your garden, and adjust the number of plantings to suit everyone’s needs and likes.
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If you plan to preserve any of your fruits and vegetables, you’ll probably want to grow more than what is suggested.
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Some plants are more prolific in warmer climates than they are in cooler climates, or they may have a shorter life cycle dictated by summer heat or fall frost.