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Sustainable gardeninghas been getting more and more popular every yearand for good reason.

Over time, the scraps will break down and add nutrients to the soil.

Just be careful with this option because too many scraps could attract pests.

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This doesnt work for all scraps, but it works for quite a few of them.

you’ve got the option to regrow celery in water and then transplant it into soil.

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Individual garlic cloves in well-drained soil will grow into anew garlic bulb.

If you cut the bottom half ofan onionoff and plant it, new onions will grow.

If you use these methods, youll have a flourishing, sustainable garden in no time.

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