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For the love of god yes, everyone here, start a garden. When you find yourself pissed because ssh is taking too long, being able to go outside and water your plants that won't be flowering for another two months is a welcomed slap back into reality. I can't believe how much it keeps you grounded, it's crazy.



I have run many gardens, and if anyone is interested, here is the best deal on heirloom garden seeds I have ever come across: http://beprepared.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_FG%20S200_A_name_E_... . This canister of seeds is 10$ off this month.

The seeds germinate well, and you can save the produced seeds for next year. Saving seeds is a whole 'nother game, and is fun to learn to do well. Oh, and start a hydroponics garden.

But whatever you do, do not buy just any packet of seeds, unless you don't care about being able to save your seeds.

*I am not an affiliate of that website.


It's funny how much founders like gardening. I wonder if there's something to that.


Gardening is an activity that involves a lot of thinking and more importantly it's not a quick fix. You learn to value your time and expect results after months.


For anyone interested in getting into gardening, I highly recommend Mel Bartholomew's 'Square Foot Gardening'.

It's a great resource for starting a garden in general and I've had great success and fun with his specific technique.

http://www.amazon.com/Square-Foot-Gardening-Garden-Space/dp/...




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