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Gardenomics
Spring Clean Your Routine
100

Once every 1-2 weeks is all it takes to water an indoor garden of these plants used to flavour and garnish food.

Herbs

100

Bringing this with you to the grocery store is an easy first step to reduce food waste by buying only what you need.

Shopping list

100

In addition to wearing gardening gloves, this part of the body should also remain covered while gardening.

Feet

100

Create a fresh new energy in your space with this activity of removing unnecessary items.

Decluttering

200

While herbs are the leafy green parts of a plant, these are the other parts of the plant that are usually dried.

Spices

200

Instead of throwing away bruised apples, turn them into this sweet treat that can be used for baking or on its own.

Applesauce

200

To avoid injury, lift with this part of the body to properly engage the core and glute musculature and safely lift the load.

Legs

200

Spring is a great time for a mental reset, particularly with this practice of being in the present moment.

Mindfulness

300

To be a green gardener, leaves, grass clippings, vegetable peels, bark, and straw can all be used as an organic version of this to keep weeds at bay.

Mulch

300

Before bread exceeds its best before date, move it to this part of the kitchen.

Freezer

300

When transporting heavy loads around the yard, use this small hand-propelled vehicle instead of carrying them.

Wheelbarrow

300

Keeping this surface in your bedroom clear of only essentials such as water, glasses, and a book can positively impact sleep.

Nightstand/Bedside table 

400

Along with garlic, broccoli, and radishes, this “little rascal” seed can be eaten as a sprout.

Alfalfa

400

To avoid ripening bananas too quickly, move them away from this popular fruit.

Apples

400

To take pressure off the back while raking, take this stance that resembles a hand-operated shearing tool.

Scissor

400

Cleaning up this scheduling tool by removing unnecessary entries and double-bookings is a form of self-care.

Calendar

500

Of the 10,000 ingredients used in personal care products, less than 10% have been tested for their effects on this species.

Humans

500

In Canada, these foods are wasted most by weight at 30%.

Vegetables

500

When using a weed whacker or lawnmower, PPE like glasses can protect the eyes while these can protect the ears.

Ear plugs

500

Arranging a space at home for hobbies that includes greenery and natural forms of this can help engage self-expression.

Lighting

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