A packet of lettuce seeds costs a few dollars. A bag of salad greens from the grocery store can cost nearly as much, and it’s gone after a few meals. Growing your own sounds like an easy way to save money. But once you add up the soil, tools, water, and everything else that goes into a vegetable garden, are you really spending less?
The answer depends on what you grow, how much you harvest, and what you spend getting started. Some crops can pay for themselves in a single season. Others take up valuable garden space without making much difference to your grocery bill.
With grocery prices continuing to rise, many Canadians are looking for…
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