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向往大自然，可惜没时间？今天，看小译手把手教你打造自己的专属秘密花园~
You don’t have to live on a farm to grow your own food. You can grow a variety of plants even in the most urban setting. And while you may not be able to completely sustain yourself with an apartment garden, the presence of plants in your living space will not only be aesthetically pleasing but also good for your health.
不一定非要住在农场才可以自己种粮食。即使在城镇化气息最浓厚的地方，你也可以种各种各样的植物。虽然公寓花园里种的食物可能不够养活你自己，但在生活的地方种一些植物既赏心悦目，又有益健康。
Choosing plants that fit your space, resources and lifestyle is the secret to success. In the city, for example, you may not have an outdoor gardening space, but, luckily, you can find many plants that can be grown completely indoors throughout the year. Picking out plants that will thrive under similar conditions will cut down on the stress of having to provide different habitats for your plants.
选择适合你家空间大小、可用资源及生活方式的植物是成功的秘诀。例如，在城市，你可能找不到一块儿空地作菜园，但幸运地是，你可以找到许多适合全年在室内生长的植物。挑选一些生长条件相似的植物，这样你就不必费心为它们提供不同的生长环境，压力会小很多。
 For the total beginner, herbs are a great place to start because they are typically grown in a window-box using natural sunlight. Basil, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage and thyme will all do well planted in soil and left in a south-facing window. If you don’t have a window that gets adequate sun, or if you want to try your hand at growing bigger vegetables such as tomatoes or salad greens, invest in an indoor growing light.
草本植物是典型的可放在窗台上靠自然光生长的植物。因此，对于初学者来说，先养草本植物是个不错的选择。你可以将罗勒、牛至、欧芹、迷迭香、鼠尾草和百里香这些植物种在土里，放在朝南的窗台上，它们就能茁壮生长。如果你的窗户受不到足够的日照，或者你想种一些体积大点儿的蔬菜，如西红柿和沙拉生菜，你可以花钱购置一台室内光照控制器。
Try an Indoor Gardening Kit
That said, when it comes to supplies such as growing lights, planters and humidity tents (think mini-greenhouses), the numerous choices available can be overwhelming. One foolproof solution is to purchase an indoor gardening kit. Most kits include everything you need to get started and are often specifically designed to look appealing and fit in with the decor of your home.
说到这个，对于光照控制器、花盆和保湿帐篷（想象一下微型温室）这些种植工具，由于种类繁多，你也许不知道该如何选择。一个简单的解决方法就是购买一个室内园艺工具包。大多数工具包都装备齐全，而且外形美观独特，可以和你的房间装饰相得益彰。
If you really want to get serious about creating your own indoor farm complete with fruits and veggies, you’ll need to do your research on what types of plants you want to grow. In general, most plants will need a grow light (especially during the winter months), a pot that allows for drainage and potting soil. Some may also need a humidity tent especially if the air in your home is dry.
如果你真的非常想要开辟一个室内农场，种上水果和蔬菜，那么你就需要针对你想种植的植物类型自己进行调查。一般来说，大多数植物的生长都需要光照（尤其是在冬天）、排水性好的盆、以及盆栽土。一些植物还需要能保湿的帐篷，尤其是室内空气比较干燥的时候。
Whether you choose to dive head first into the world of indoor gardening or wish to keep it as simple as possible with a growing kit, you’ll be rewarded when you finally taste the fruits of your labor in your favorite recipe.
不论你是选择一头扎进室内园艺的世界，还是仅仅想用工具箱种些好种的植物，最终，你都将得到回报——在最喜爱的菜肴中尝到自己的劳动果实。
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