A bowl on a dark stone countertop full of a melange of sprouted beans, lentils, and other legumes - Tatiana Bralnina/Shutterstock With rising grocery costs, it can literally pay to grow your own food.

"Upon planting, water well without flooding. Give plants about 1 inch of water per week. At least 10 inches of annual rainfall is needed," says Judy. "If weather conditions become especially dry, know ...

With rising grocery costs, it can literally pay to grow your own food. But for those that live in a big city or simply don't have the outdoor space, that can seem like a daunting and impossible task.