3 Easy Crops to Plant in December To Save Money on Groceries/Southern Climate Vegetable Gardening

With the cost of groceries going up, growing your own food is an important skill to learn. Here’s 3 easy food crops to plant in December to save money at the grocery store. This is especially for Southern gardeners with mild winters (light or no frost). Northern gardeners, grow these crops in the early spring!
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DIGITAL TABLE OF CONTENTS:
00:00 Intro
00:31 Greens - Lettuce, Kale, Mustard Greens
02:10 Peas
03:34 Herbs - Cilantro, Parsley, Dill, Chives
07:20 Closing

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