Choose what to grow
Compare herbs, lettuce and tomatoes with the food you already buy.
Explore crop choicesPractical advice for small-space growers
Grow food in the space you have.
Choose crops you will use, plan around your light and space, and work out what you need to spend. Find advice for kitchen herbs, containers, small garden beds and indoor growing.
Find your starting point
Make a small space work
Allow room for plants, watering and access before buying containers.
Plan your growing space
Check the indoor costs
Compare a simple setup with countertop and tower gardens.
Work through the costs
Check a plant problem
Work through symptoms and measurements before changing the nutrient mix.
Check yellow leavesPlan a garden that fits your budget
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Choose your crops
What to grow at home to cut your grocery bill
Compare basil, lettuce and tomatoes, with whole-package costs, reused supplies and the harvest needed to cover your spending.
Plan your space
How much space do you need for a budget food garden?
Compare containers, existing soil and raised beds. Include paths, mature plants and seasonal costs.
Decide whether to grow indoors
Can indoor hydroponics save money on groceries?
Put equipment, refills and electricity beside the groceries you could stop buying. See when buying produce costs less.
Keep your garden useful
Browse practical guidesPlant care
Check yellow leaves in a hydroponic garden
Work through leaf symptoms, root checks and pH and EC readings before changing the nutrient mix.
Use your food scraps
Choose a composting route for a small home
Compare worms, bokashi, food-scrap processors and collection, including where unfinished material needs to go.
Repair and reuse
Check your AeroGarden before replacing it
Check repair options, sort old supplies and confirm what fits before you buy another garden.
Plan the upkeep
Plan an indoor garden’s yearly costs
Budget for whole refill packs, electricity and optional plans, with the initial purchase kept separate.
When you need equipment
Reviews and comparisons
Compare the space, supplies and regular care a system needs before you buy.
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