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Can backyard gardens save you money? One South Florida gardener weighs in
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Hank Tester , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The United States Department of Agriculture has reported a significant increase in grocery store prices, with further rises projected. For more information on this topic, readers can refer to the original report from CBS4 Miami.
Some South Florida residents are considering starting backyard gardens to save money on produce. This idea is gaining popularity as grocery store prices continue to rise. A local gardener, Katia Lopez, tends to her extensive vegetable garden, while her husband cares for their fruit trees.
The couple is part of a growing trend, as many Americans turn to backyard gardening for fresh and safe food. Further details on the benefits and challenges of backyard gardening are available from CBS News Miami . The United States Department of Agriculture has reported a significant increase in grocery store prices, with further rises projected.
For more information on this topic, readers can refer to the original report from CBS4 Miami.
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Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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