I tried Rise Gardens to see if I could grow my own food in my tiny apartment.
Here’s my review, including how it works, how much it costs, and my results.
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I can take exactly zero credit for the feat, however.
But like, if that was all there was to this, my plants would definitely still be dead.
It also alerts you when the tanks water is getting low.
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But, these plants actually grew!
And some of them grew pretty quickly, like the arugula and some of the lettuces.
That was extremely gratifying.
Otherslike the tomatoesare still not quite ripe yet, but they look absolutely gorgeous.
And since Ive never grown my own food before, theres also been a positive feeling of accomplishment involved.
There are a few caveats, however.
If youre cash-strapped, this product might not be the right investment for you.
And Im not sure the bounty is the most economical, either.
Ive made a few mistakes with my harvests over the past few months.
Some of my plants grew bigger than I expected, overshadowing and killing others.
And occasionally Ive missed harvesting something before it was too late.
Its meditative and productive and adds a certain glow to a space.
Now the real question: What can I grow next?
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