Homegrown vegetables don't have to start in soil. One everyday recyclable item can help create a low-cost hydroponic system with surprisingly little effort.

Cut a 4-in. PVC Fence Post into two 36-in. pieces. “Use a circular saw with fine carbide teeth meant for cutting plastic or vinyl,” says Chris Bernacki of Hickory Property Service. “Use painters’ tape ...

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