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Default Re: Growing or to grow

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Originally Posted by bmo
Which of the following is a better sentence?

1. I told you many times already, it's a better idea growing marijuana in your own backyard. Or,

2. Replace "growing" with "to grow."

Thanks a lot.

bmo
I agree with Ron, but it is interesting to see what happens if the sentence is rearranged.

As I told you many times already, growing marijuana in your own back yard is a better idea.

When switched around, the gerund is the better choice.
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