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Frugal Gardening
Frugal Gardening
Lifestyle
Brandon Marcus

How to Use Grocery Scraps to Grow a Second Harvest

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You know that moment when you’re chopping veggies and tossing ends, stems, and peels into the trash or compost? Stop right there—because you might be throwing away your next meal. That’s right, your grocery scraps aren’t just scraps; they’re tiny greenhouses of potential waiting to sprout new life. Imagine regrowing lettuce from the base of a head you thought was done or coaxing new potatoes from a handful of shriveled spuds. Turning waste into a second harvest isn’t just clever—it’s fun, surprisingly easy, and a great way to stretch your grocery budget.

Regrow Lettuce, Celery, and Bok Choy from Their Bases

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