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#12 Start my own urban garden, pt. 2

May 14, 2012 By: project30in20129 Comments

I am now officially growing things! Outside! And not on an aerogarden (no disrespect, aerogarden — you are awesome).

On Saturday, I hauled myself over to Ginkgo Gardens (hat tip to Amanda for the recommendation!) and actually forgot my list of all the things I needed for my $50 garden. I figured I’d just wing it and probably end up okay. And I did. The ever so helpful Peter and Ginko Gardens hooked me up.

I got 3 basil plants, a tomato plant, pots for both plants, soil and a little fence for about $60. Not bad — and I didn’t have to actually build anything. When I laid out everything, it looked like this:

 

I got to work filling my pots with the super awesome, organic soil I purchased and once that was done, this was what everything looked like:

Finally, I added the plants, watered the seeds and then added the fence. Ta-da! I now have a very tiny garden. I’m so excited to eat fresh basil and tomatoes — and so happy to have another thing crossed off THE List!


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  1. Liza says

    May 14, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    Ohh! AWesome, loving the outdoor gardening idea! And thanks for the recommendation of where to go!

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    • project30in2012 says

      May 14, 2012 at 1:52 pm

      thanks liza! i’m so excited to actually grow things 🙂

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      • Liza says

        May 14, 2012 at 2:03 pm

        I know the feeling! 🙂
        Do you think they would have suggestions for indoor gardening?

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        • project30in2012 says

          May 14, 2012 at 2:14 pm

          Yes, absolutely. They have a variety of pots and containers!

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          • Liza says

            May 14, 2012 at 2:16 pm

            Oh awesome! I was actually thinking of using recycling containers, like milk jugs, etc. That way it cuts down on the budget and it’s environmentally friendly!

          • project30in2012 says

            May 14, 2012 at 2:26 pm

            oh yeah– that makes tons of sense!

          • Liza says

            May 14, 2012 at 3:50 pm

            🙂 There’s some new ideas for you if you plan to expand the garden!

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