Comments on: How to Start a Garden on a Budget https://growinginthegarden.com/how-to-start-a-garden-on-a-budget/ Helping gardeners succeed, even in tough conditions. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:01:49 +0000 hourly 1 By: Angela Judd https://growinginthegarden.com/how-to-start-a-garden-on-a-budget/#comment-6416 Sat, 03 Aug 2024 23:27:42 +0000 https://growinginthegarden.com/?p=28159#comment-6416 In reply to MH.

I’ve used both wood and metal Garden in Minutes beds. When I have to replace my wood beds I will switch them out to the metal Garden in Minutes beds. I really like them. Last summer I took temperature readings and you can see the results in this blog post https://growinginthegarden.com/do-metal-beds-heat-up-more-than-wooden-garden-beds (Use code Angela10 to save $10 off $100 or GITG5 to save 5 percent on any size order)

]]> By: MH https://growinginthegarden.com/how-to-start-a-garden-on-a-budget/#comment-6415 Sat, 03 Aug 2024 21:12:44 +0000 https://growinginthegarden.com/?p=28159#comment-6415 I gardened for many years in Northern CA before moving to Gilbert, AZ. When purchasing a home, we specifically looked for one with garden space. Now I’m ready to install garden boxes. Do you have any suggestions for ready-made garden boxes? I’m considering the tall metal raised garden beds available through Garden In Minutes but I’m concerned that metal boxes will generate more heat and require more water. What are your thoughts on the best materials to use for garden boxes in the Arizona heat? Do you have any thoughts about these garden boxes specifically?

]]> By: Angela Judd https://growinginthegarden.com/how-to-start-a-garden-on-a-budget/#comment-6414 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:08:20 +0000 https://growinginthegarden.com/?p=28159#comment-6414 In reply to Dee.

Water is definitely an issue. Redoing my drip system was very helpful. I got rid of all of the grass/sprinklers and fixed any leaks in the drips. My water bill has gone down for sure. Using rainwater helps too. I’ll be posting more content next year about rainwater collection and ways to save on water that will hopefully be helpful for you.

]]> By: Dee https://growinginthegarden.com/how-to-start-a-garden-on-a-budget/#comment-6413 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:29:56 +0000 https://growinginthegarden.com/?p=28159#comment-6413 I live in Tucson and water is expensive here! I have a 55 gallon rain barrel but it only supplements — I mostly use city water. I’ve often wondered how much water you use per month to water all your gardens. Do you use exclusively rainwater? Sometimes I think I spend more money on water than I would spend to buy an equal amount of produce. 🙁

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