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Have You Thought About Trading Friends or Neighbors For Your Plants And Seeds?

Have you thought about looking locally for your plants and seeds this year? Here are a few ways you can get your seeds and plants locally, and probably save a little money at the same time.

Did you save some of your own seeds last summer? Dig out the seeds you’ve saved and decide how many of them you’re going to use in your garden this summer. Bag the rest of them up to trade with friends.
Plan a plant swap in your local neighborhood, or town.
Buy your plants from a local grower.
Talk plants with your friends and co-workers. Find out …read more

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9 Ways To Save Money In The Garden

Posted by linette on May 04th 2008 to Garden Budget, Garden Links

Our poll last month was on how much money you spend on seeds and plants for your garden each year. I just wanted to follow up on that with some ideas to help you save money in your gardening adventure.
With food costs on the rise, now is a great time to lower the cost of the food you can produce yourself.
1. Save your own seeds.
2. Swap seeds or plants with your friends and neighbors.
3. Build your own cold frame.
4. Start your own plants from seeds.
5. Recycle your garbage into compost.
6. Buy perennials in the fall when they’re …read more

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Have You Thought About Trading Friends or Neighbors For Your Plants And Seeds?

9 Ways To Save Money In The Garden

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