Gardening is a fun and rewarding hobby, but many people assume that it’s too expensive to get started. In fact, gardening is great for those of us on a limited budget. Gardeners are experts at repurposing, reusing, and even creating plant life from kitchen scraps. If you’ve wanted to start a garden, but have limited resources, read on to learn how to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Purchasing seedlings can get expensive quickly, especially if you’re buying interesting varieties of heirloom plants. It’s often far cheaper to buy seeds at a place like True Leaf Market<\/a>, and start your seedlings at home. You’ll be able to enjoy far more plants for the same price, and you’ll likely have seeds left over for upcoming years. Heirloom seed can be stored from one year to the next as long as it’s kept in a cool dry place. In addition, you can save seeds from heirloom fruits and vegetables and start new plants for next year’s garden. Seeds can also be purchased from EBT funds and are available in the produce section of most grocery stores.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another way to save money as you start your garden is to trade seeds with friends, or go in together on a seed purchase. This allows you to spend less money<\/a> overall on seeds, then swap different varieties so that everyone has something they want. Many communities host organized seed swaps, as well, where gardeners can bring their extra seed to swap with others. Trading seeds is a great way to limit the amount that you spend on your garden, while dramatically increasing the variety of plants that you’re able to enjoy each year. <\/p>\n\n\n\nTrade Seeds with Friends <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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