Oh man, when Tommy Hilfiger finds out I’ve been stealing his undergarments, I am gonna be in so much trouble …

Careful, I hear the local wildlife is murder…

If this idea appeals to you, but you don’t know where to start because you’ve never tried your hand at gardening before, it’s possible your local university will have information tailored specifically to your region and growing conditions. At least, my state’s university extension website has a whole section dedicated to tutorializing every stage of the process and suggested plants by type. Very helpful if you don’t know your zinnias from your azaleas.

There may not be a vegetarian authority, but God help you if you cross into vegan territory. Those guys are real sticklers.