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This can be as simple as a few potted herbs or tomato plants to a community garden or a full scale farm for profit. Get out in the fresh air and get some exercise this weekend. Turn your soil and mix in some organic matter such as composted leaves and grass clippings, coffee grinds and egg shells and other composted kitchen waste. A small bag of composted manure from the garden store goes a long way. For large plots, you may want to rent or borrow a tiller. Those in the North can start your seeds indoors. Lettuce and spinach can be planted directly in the ground weekly or bi-weekly.

The key to healthy eating is including more fresh vegetables, fruits, and whole grains in our diets.

I have been a backyard gardener since childhood. The experience is educational, therapeutic, healthful, and rewarding. When you harvest and share the bounty of your garden, you will have a fine experience.

Here is a great gardening website at about.com with lots of information and articles.

Happy Arbor Day! Get out and hug a tree today!

-Tommy

Michelle Obama and Students Planting the new White House Kitchen Garden

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