You know things are changing when gardening is highlighted in the New York Times Dining And Wine section. People are discovering they can garden and grow their own vegetables, even organic ones, for just pennies.

Marian Burros the author of the article says the major seed companies and garden centers have seen a 30-40% increase in the amount of vegetable seeds and plants sold this year. With the cost of gas affecting grocery costs it’s no surprise.

One interesting point was many of the people gardening this year were first timers.

Well, if you happen to fit in the first time gardener category welcome aboard. There’s all sorts of ways to grow vegetables no matter the size of your yard or balcony or patio

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