My Frugal Life: My Garden Costs Almost Nothing

I love gardening but it can be very costly. It seems its no longer done to save a dime on groceries, but as a recreational sport, which has translated into a thriving industry of expensive goods and services. For someone living frugally, it defeats the purpose of trying to feed myself out of the garden when it would cost more to do so, than to go to the grocery store and just buy the veggies! I have spent very little on my gardening, taking advantage of our local craigslist and freecycle (a yahoo based group). I have been given plants, seeds, pots, trellises, netting, mulch, hanging planters, tomato stakes and cages, and yes, even a gazebo! And out of it, I have also gained friends! This year's garden cost me almost nothing and yet I will have the best harvest of produce and friendship than I ever had!

By Teah from Campbell, Ohio

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