Beginning a garden for the first time does require an initial investment for things like raised bed garden materials, soil, mulch, trellises, and seed packets or vegetable plants. However, new gardeners can make the plants for next year’s plants completely free by saving their seeds at the end of the growing season to use in next year’s garden.
A gardening tip: Many local libraries offer seed libraries to members of their community, where you can get seeds for your garden completely free. Hold on to some seeds from your plants to donate back to the library during the next season.
You can share your harvest.
Come harvest time, many home gardeners find themselves with an overabundance of fruits and vegetables, even if they are gardening in a small space. If that’s you, you can try bartering your produce for other items your family may need, or you may even choose to sell your extras. And this option has benefits that extend well beyond saving money — it will help you foster connections with others in your community as well.
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