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5 easiest foods to grow in your garden

Try out your green thumb with these easy-to-grow foods.

Jan, 2026
LearnPlant-based eating5 easiest foods to grow in your garden
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Carrots
Green Beans
Radishes
Basil
Tomatoes

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You don’t have to head to the grocery store or farmer’s market for delicious, fresh produce this summer. Just make a trip to your backyard. Growing your own vegetables and herbs has its perks. Aside from saving you money, gardening can help you lose weight, lower your risk of heart attack and stroke and motivate your children to eat healthier. What’s even better: You don’t need a green thumb. Any gardening newbie can be successful with these five easy-to-grow foods.

Written byMichael Gollust.

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