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Written by Mel Ortiz
Growing on my kitchen counter since 2023
I've been growing herbs and lettuce on my kitchen counter for a few years, and recently started testing gourmet mushroom kits next to them. I write about what works, what doesn't, and what's actually worth buying.
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