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DIY: Grow an Indoor Compost Garden

Instead of tossing vegetable scraps into the compost, turn them into an indoor garden. Inspired by an article in the Illinois News Gazette, we grew carrot tops, beet greens, beans, garlic, and even avocado and potato sprouts from kitchen leftovers. It’s a fun winter project for kids and a way to “cheat” the season.

Root vegetables for compost garden — Root vegetables like carrots, potatoes, beets, onions, and garlic work well. Citrus seeds and pineapple can be tried but may not succeed.

Preparing carrot tops — For leafy vegetables, keep 2–3 inches of stem attached.

Antique cash drawer planter — Plant in a shallow dish with gravel, stones, or soil. We used a plastic-lined antique cash drawer.

Planting method — Place carrot and beet cut-side down in gravel, add water. Plant beans in soil. Submerge garlic shoulder-deep.

Place in a sunny spot and wait.

Avocado and potato pits — Avocado pits and potatoes can be sprouted similarly.

Carrot tops growing — Carrot tops after a couple of weeks.

Bean sprouts — Bean sprouts emerging.

Garlic greens — Garlic greens can be harvested for cooking.

Beet greens — Beet greens appearing.

Full garden after three weeks — The compost garden after about three weeks.

Kids admiring garden — Kids admiring their garden; next up: an edible garden on wheels.

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