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Harnessing rainwater for self-sufficient veggie gardens

Harnessing rainwater for self-sufficient veggie gardens

With the rising cost of living and vegetables becoming more expensive, University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± research has found that 65 per cent of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± homes can grow enough vegetables to become self-sufficient by using their own rainwater.

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More than enough yard to have your lawn and eat too

Back yard in ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±'s south west demonstrates having a lawn and growing a self-sustainable vegetable supply

Research led by the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± has found in a case study of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± properties, households would need to give up less than a quarter of their domestic lawn areas to grow enough vegetables to become self-sufficient.

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