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Weekly Green Tip
by Elijah LaChance '10Science & Technology Editor
Over the summer, plant a small garden and grow some of your own fruits and vegetables. Growing a few simple greens can be cheap, fun and rewarding, and it also is much more environmentally friendly than buying vegetables that have been trucked in long distances.
Simple fruits and vegetables to grow include tomatoes, lettuce, and peas. Even if you do not have access to a plot of ground, growing tomatoes and herbs in pots on a porch or balcony can still save money and help the environment.
If you are on the Hill over the summer, consider volunteering at the Community Farm. Help is always needed weeding and harvesting. The same can be said for community gardens across the country, so wherever you are, consider lending a hand to local gardening projects.
In addition to helping the environment, honest manual labor is psychologically beneficial and helps lower stress. Plus, the results are delicious!