Frugal Gardening Tips: Start a garden this week for under $10!

Frugal Gardening: Start a garden now for under $10!

The break down:

10 packets of seeds=$2

3 bags of potting soil=$3

2 newspapers=$3
Recycled egg cartons=$0

Total: $8!

The Seeds: .20 per packet

(with Walgreens in-ad coupon, week of 2/19-2/25)

Now is a great time to start some seeds!

Walgreens has a great deal this week on vegetable and flower seeds with the in-ad coupon. The coupon makes each packet 20 cents. The limit is 10 packets, so you should be able to get a nice variety for $2!

Potting Soil: .99 a bag 
(with Walgreens in-ad coupon, week of 2/19-2/25)


Walgreens also has another great deal this week on potting soil with the in-ad coupon. The coupon is good for an 8 pound bag of soil, and makes each bag 99 cents. I'm thinking three bags would be sufficient for seed starting with some to spare for incorporating into your final garden plot.

So, if you visit Walgreens before the end of the sale, you can take full advantage of this frugal gardening opportunity!

Now, for frugal seed-starting receptacles:

• Recycle paper-based egg cartons 

• Make your own biodegradable pots out of newspaper with this guide.

More tips:

Refer to your local Extension Office for Gardening and Seed Starting Tips

Tips for Choosing Spring Vegetables

Tips for Choosing Spring Bedding Plants

There are many ways to implement natural pest control and weed control without investing money in prevention products and here are three really informative gardening books I love to recommend to any frugal gardener:

• Carrots Love Tomatoes (companion planting and natural pest control)

• Lasagna Gardening (weed free garden techniques)

• Square Foot Gardening (making the most of small garden plots)