Grow Food for Free: The easy, sustainable, zero-cost way to a plentiful harvest

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Basil, chives, parsley and sage will grow happily in a sunny window box or in a plant pot by the window.o There are many different types of Glow foods; some help with digestion, and some give us energy for exercise or work, while others reduce stress so we can sleep better at night. Glow foods include red fruits like tomatoes which are red because they contain lycopene; bananas which are rich in potassium; oranges which are full of vitamin C; and green leafy vegetables which are high in iron.

Digging ponds, basins or reservoirs. (On a small scale, these can be dug by hand. You might also even be able to avoid using pond liners or similar, and keep costs at zero by using natural clay from your own property.) Take a look at Tracey’s experiment testing out seven of the most popular biodegradable seedling pots– including paper rolls, newspaper, citrus peels, eggshells and more. In most locations, it is likely, even when growing outdoors in the open, that you will have to water your vegetable garden for at least part of the year. Even in higher rainfall areas, there can often be dry periods during the spring or summer months.

To grow onions and garlic at home, look out for those green shoots (the ones that normally mean your bulbs need binning) and plant them as whole onion bulbs or single garlic cloves in well-drained soil. You can either grow them in the ground or in a large grow bag.

Author Huw Richards is a man on a mission. He is passionate about teaching you how to garden and grow your own food. Years of experience and trying different things has taught Huw how to garden with little money (or without a garden) and he shows you how to do the same! Grow Food for Free teaches you how to produce no-cost, low-maintenance fruit and veggies — and finding low-cost ways to overcome common gardening worries. Cress is so easy to grow that you could even plant some in an old yoghurt pot, or empty eggshells if you're feeling really creative.

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Tomatoes are a student staple. You can even use them in our super healthy cod and pesto recipe. How to grow tomatoes You might have to use a wooden stake and tie the vine to it with garden wire so the plants stay upright. Also, investing in some tomato fertiliser will keep them healthy. A sunny windowsill can be enough to get started with container gardening. No matter where you live, it is possible for you to grow at least a small proportion of your own food. You might not need a greenhouse or polytunnel/ hoophouse. But having an undercover growing area can increase the length of the growing season and make it possible for you to grow a wider range of fruits, vegetables and other plants where you live. Zero Cost Seed Trays, Pots and Planters If you are new to gardening, getting to know some more experienced gardeners can often pay dividends – not only in terms of seeds and free plants, but also in terms of their invaluable knowledge and expertise.