Comments on: My Green Thumb on a Budget http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/06/my-green-thumb-on-a-budget/ A blog about frugal living Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:14:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Suddenly Frugal Blog » Blog Archive » 5 Ways to Garden on the Cheap http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/06/my-green-thumb-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-5473 Suddenly Frugal Blog » Blog Archive » 5 Ways to Garden on the Cheap Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:59:58 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/06/02/my-green-thumb-on-a-budget/#comment-5473 [...] nearly dead plants that could be nearly free. Another way to get free plants is to look for them on Freecycle (something I’ve done to boost my own garden) or go dumpster diving/trash picking. I got a flowering tree this way when I dragged it out of my [...] [...] nearly dead plants that could be nearly free. Another way to get free plants is to look for them on Freecycle (something I’ve done to boost my own garden) or go dumpster diving/trash picking. I got a flowering tree this way when I dragged it out of my [...]

]]> By: Power Home Solar Review http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/06/my-green-thumb-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-3297 Power Home Solar Review Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:28:24 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/06/02/my-green-thumb-on-a-budget/#comment-3297 Great site, I will be back. Well done Great site, I will be back. Well done

]]> By: Getting Something for Nothing (or Almost Nothing) « Suddenly Frugal Blog http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/06/my-green-thumb-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-582 Getting Something for Nothing (or Almost Nothing) « Suddenly Frugal Blog Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:32:01 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/06/02/my-green-thumb-on-a-budget/#comment-582 [...] a free composting bin–a big one about the size of a large keg (see picture, above) –and free plants for my garden. Conversely, through Freecycle I’ve given away moving boxes, bubble wrap and unwanted [...] [...] a free composting bin–a big one about the size of a large keg (see picture, above) –and free plants for my garden. Conversely, through Freecycle I’ve given away moving boxes, bubble wrap and unwanted [...]

]]> By: 8 Simple Rules For Using Freecycle « Suddenly Frugal Blog http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/06/my-green-thumb-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-581 8 Simple Rules For Using Freecycle « Suddenly Frugal Blog Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:34:28 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/06/02/my-green-thumb-on-a-budget/#comment-581 [...] or a warranty. And you’ve got to live with the outcome. For example, last year, I figured out how to get gardening goods for free by posting a “wanted” ad on Freecycle. That had me going to people’s yards with my [...] [...] or a warranty. And you’ve got to live with the outcome. For example, last year, I figured out how to get gardening goods for free by posting a “wanted” ad on Freecycle. That had me going to people’s yards with my [...]

]]> By: John Doe http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/06/my-green-thumb-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-580 John Doe Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:58:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/06/02/my-green-thumb-on-a-budget/#comment-580 neighBORROW.com is another resource for being and saving green. Set up "neighBORROW-hoods" with existing networks like an office, a school, and of course a neighborhood to form a lending library and cut down on inefficient use and inefficient purchasing... neighBORROW.com is another resource for being and saving green. Set up “neighBORROW-hoods” with existing networks like an office, a school, and of course a neighborhood to form a lending library and cut down on inefficient use and inefficient purchasing…

]]> By: chaviva http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/06/my-green-thumb-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-579 chaviva Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:31:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/06/02/my-green-thumb-on-a-budget/#comment-579 I'm not big on freecycle (too many people not coming through), but I am a supporter and active swapper on SwapTree.com. I've gotten some pretty outstanding (sometimes brand new) copies of books and DVDs and even managed to do a 3-way swap to get my little brother a video game! I’m not big on freecycle (too many people not coming through), but I am a supporter and active swapper on SwapTree.com. I’ve gotten some pretty outstanding (sometimes brand new) copies of books and DVDs and even managed to do a 3-way swap to get my little brother a video game!

]]> By: Leah Ingram http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/06/my-green-thumb-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-578 Leah Ingram Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:28:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/06/02/my-green-thumb-on-a-budget/#comment-578 I'm glad to know that others have benefited from Freecycle as well for their gardens. And I'm saddened to know that other homeowners have experienced similar grief in having their gardens ripped out by the new owners without being given a chance of taking your greenery before you moved out. How sad.<br/><br/>Theresa, I love the idea of a seedling swap. I'm going to look into organizing one or seeing if one already exists in my town. Thanks! I’m glad to know that others have benefited from Freecycle as well for their gardens. And I’m saddened to know that other homeowners have experienced similar grief in having their gardens ripped out by the new owners without being given a chance of taking your greenery before you moved out. How sad.

Theresa, I love the idea of a seedling swap. I’m going to look into organizing one or seeing if one already exists in my town. Thanks!

]]> By: evi http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/06/my-green-thumb-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-577 evi Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:53:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/06/02/my-green-thumb-on-a-budget/#comment-577 I am so sorry about your old yard - why didn't the people let you take the plants when they were planning on getting rid of them anyhow? Sometimes I just don't understand people's acting...<br/>Regarding plant-swapping - I grew up doing this. Right now I live in an apartment and only have a balcony, but there's always room for some pots for tomatoes (this year's project are potatoes - I am excited!) and my lilac-bush which I love very much and which feels comfortable in the pot I gave it. It's three years old now and this year it bloomed for the first time - I loved it!<br/>Happy gardening and all the best from Austria I am so sorry about your old yard – why didn’t the people let you take the plants when they were planning on getting rid of them anyhow? Sometimes I just don’t understand people’s acting…
Regarding plant-swapping – I grew up doing this. Right now I live in an apartment and only have a balcony, but there’s always room for some pots for tomatoes (this year’s project are potatoes – I am excited!) and my lilac-bush which I love very much and which feels comfortable in the pot I gave it. It’s three years old now and this year it bloomed for the first time – I loved it!
Happy gardening and all the best from Austria

]]> By: Jen A. Miller http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/06/my-green-thumb-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-576 Jen A. Miller Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:25:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/06/02/my-green-thumb-on-a-budget/#comment-576 I saw shrubs listed on my local freecycle but couldn't get over in time. I was surprised to see them though!<br/><br/>The best thing I got from Freecycle was a composter that new would have cost me about $100. Every time I look at it, I can't believe someone just gave it to me. Very cool! I saw shrubs listed on my local freecycle but couldn’t get over in time. I was surprised to see them though!

The best thing I got from Freecycle was a composter that new would have cost me about $100. Every time I look at it, I can’t believe someone just gave it to me. Very cool!

]]> By: jks http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2008/06/my-green-thumb-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-575 jks Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:20:00 +0000 http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2008/06/02/my-green-thumb-on-a-budget/#comment-575 I've never bought a vacuum, and have always found them on Freecycle. Some have been broken, but are easily fixed.<br/><br/>Sometimes the politics of Freecycle are challenging, but it's usually worth it. I’ve never bought a vacuum, and have always found them on Freecycle. Some have been broken, but are easily fixed.

Sometimes the politics of Freecycle are challenging, but it’s usually worth it.

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