Story at-a-glance Many common vegetables like green onions, bok choy and celery regrow from scraps using just water and sunlight Regrowing kitchen scraps helps cut grocery costs and reduces household food waste with minimal effort You don't need a garden — just a sunny windowsill, a shallow dish or jar, and a few minutes of care each day Some vegetables regrow in as little as three to seven days; these fast results provide motivation for you to continue regrowing more vegetables Regrowing food at home supports self-reliance, lowers dependence on supply chains and adds fresh nutrition to your meals