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Dirt Cheap: The Best Frugal Gardening Ideas on the Internet<\/a><\/h3>\n

With the price of healthful groceries going no place but up, lots of thrifty folks are starting a garden to save money on their bills this year. But what about the money to start a garden? It can be a very expensive undertaking, especially if you\u2019ve never gardened before in your particular location.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been researching ways to start my own garden as inexpensively as possible and thought, \u201cHEY!!! I know some other folks who would absolutely love frugal gardening ideas!\u201d So\u2026here they are.<\/p>\n

Step One: What Kind of Garden Are You Going to Grow?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Of course, the very first thing to decide is what type of garden will work best for your situation. This will depend a lot on your soil, your climate, your skill set, and what you have easy and inexpensive access to. Following are some\u00a0articles and books that will help you make your decision.<\/p>\n

Pallet Gardens: Simple, Easy, Free<\/a><\/p>\n

Straw Bale Gardens Complete<\/a><\/p>\n

How to Build a Recycled Greenhouse<\/a><\/p>\n

Create an Instant Garden with Sheet Mulching<\/a><\/p>\n

Lasagna Gardening: A New Layering System for Bountiful Gardens: No Digging, No Tilling, No Weeding, No Kidding!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

DIY Metal Raised Beds<\/a><\/p>\n

DIY Super Easy Raised Garden Bed for Under $30
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How to Build a Raised Garden Bed for $12<\/a><\/p>\n

For those who aren\u2019t build-y:\u00a0Big Bag Fabric Raised Beds<\/a> (I have used these with great success for veggies with shallow roots and as a bonus, you can use them on concrete if you\u2019re gardening on a patio.)<\/p>\n

Using Pallets to Make Free Raised Garden Beds<\/a><\/p>\n

Square Foot Gardening: The Revolutionary Way to Grow More in Less Space<\/a><\/p>\n

15 Fruits and Veggies You Can Grow in a Bucket Garden<\/a><\/p>\n

PVC Drip Irrigation System for Your Garden<\/a><\/p>\n

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