I have a black thumb when it comes to indoor growing. Spider plants, cactus, and all those other plants people say are impossible to kill, shrivel up and die under my care. But I have managed to keep a few veggies and herbs going in some whiskey barrels on the back patio. If I can do it, you can too.

According to The Green from The Sundance Channel, the average American lawn can produce enough veggies for a family of six.

Not feeling quite that adventurous? Garden Guides has great hints to help you start a container garden, and GrowQuest has a nice variety of plants suited to container growing.

Homegrown veggies cut down on waste because they don’t have to be packaged and shipped, and you can look for natural alternatives to pesticides. Plus, nothing beats tomato salad made with fresh picked tomatoes.

Another Eco-Friendly Tip from Allie.