Before a quarantine garden or flower bed becomes your go-to cure for stir craziness, here are some factors to consider.
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Home gardening, especially among millennials, is more popular than ever. Between 2008 and 2013, there was a 63% rise in millennial gardening. Now that most of the nation is staying home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, it could be the perfect time to start a home garden (as long as you don’t violate stay-at-home orders or social distancing practices to buy supplies). We spoke with some expert gardeners about how to get started.

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Why it?s a great idea to start a garden right now

Fresh produce. Having your own source of fresh produce can be healthier, save you money and be really rewarding. There?s also no mystery about potential contamination or chemicals.

It?s good for you. Gardening has both physical and mental health benefits. It?ll get you outside for a bit of Vitamin D and help with any stir-crazy feelings. Gardening can help relieve stres...