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High Yields

in Tight Spaces

Where a

Little Can Mean a Lot

In urban centers across the United States, space is tight for everyone. With over 300,000,000 people populating just more than 3.5 million square miles, it is difficult to visualize using space for anything but the essentials. With the majority of the population living in houses, condos and townhomes that lack even an inch of additional space, luxuries such as an indoor garden seem impractical and unattainable. Do not give up just yet, though. Within the small space that you occupy is a bevy of opportunities for indoor growing that you may not have even considered possible. Not only are these options inexpensive, they will not have you painted into a corner with no room to move about.

by Aubree Gail GagnĂŠ

Untapped Urban Space Ever wish you could better utilize that overcrowded attic, messy basement or disorganized closet? These spaces are ideal, offering just enough room for a petite indoor garden. Because closets and basements usually lack a window to allow some natural sunlight to pour in, you will need to use a portion of your budget on an indoor specific light set-up.You are in luck though, as the options for indoor growing lights are limitless with a variety of options for the grower on a tight budget and those of you who have extra cash to spend. Attics will usually have the benefit over a closet or basement, as they tend to have a small window to let some natural light in. On the downside they may be lacking an electrical outlet.

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