Growing or to grow

[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

[RonBee]

I think "to grow" works better there. Example:

• It is a better idea to grow marijuana in your own back yard than elsewhere.

:)

[MikeNewYork]

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.