No backyard? No problem: Baton Roots Urban gardening offer solutions for any living situation
“We decided to grow food where people need it and where it’s harder to access,”
By Jillian Blair
The Advocate
MAY 24, 2022
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“One of our favorite volunteers has been taking seedlings and growing them in 5-gallon plastic tubs,” Groll said. “She’s in a in a smaller space without an in-ground garden area.”
Choosing one’s first crops can be easy as stopping by the grocery store. Trader Joe’s is known for its affordable herb plants perfectly sized for window seals. If a residence is short on natural light, an alternative is using an LED growing lamp.
If you’re not confident in your green thumb just yet, a reliable – however, more expensive – option is an indoor hydroponic gardening system. These systems, like ones from Aerogarden, can walk beginners through the growing process, prompting when to add more water or nutrients.
With sunny days ahead, May is a good time to welcome a little green into life through volunteering with a community garden or by starting one at home. No matter the space you’re working with, you can cultivate a happy and healthier Baton Rouge.
“Knowing more about the world around us matters even in a city space,” Groll said, “and especially in a city space.”
