Cuttings
If it’s plants you’re keen to develop on a budget, at that point cuttings are an incredible way to develop in your nursery without investing a fortune. Not all plants can develop from cuttings, and the strategy utilized to require the cuttings will change from plant to plant. For occurrence, hardwood and softwood cutting strategies are distinctive, and a few plants or shrubs may require you to acquire cuttings from singular leaves, roots, or stems.
However, soft-stemmed plants such as rosemary and lavender are extremely easy to cut. Simply pull the "heel" out and place it in a pot of sand compost. You can dip the buds in root growth hormone and just make sure the cut is kept relatively warm and moist. You can produce many new plants from a single tree or shrub, saving you a lot of money!
Seed Saving
You can save money year upon year by saving seeds from the plants you grow. You should always check the variety of plant or vegetable you’re growing, as some may be infertile hybrids that you won’t be able to germinate.
Contain your collected seeds within an airtight and waterproof box, envelope or tin, and label with the year and month that they were collected. Some seeds, if kept properly, can be used up to two or three years after collection.
Reuse, Recycle!
If it’s an actual greenhouse you’re after, you should never underestimate how much you could save by looking online or in the newspaper. There are many people that may be perfectly willing to sell their greenhouse somewhere in the range of $20-$50.
Often during the growing season, many people will kindly offer to give away surplus seedlings or plants that they’ve grown for free. This is a fantastic way to grow your own produce on a budget.
Look for recycle and reuse stores that offer surplus material in order to be repurposed. Here you can find everything you need to build a greenhouse, oftentimes for only a fraction of what you’d spend buying new.
There are also lots of DIY options for building your own greenhouse. These often utilize cheap, easily accessible materials, and are much more affordable when using your own labor. Look for PVC hoop houses, or other step-by-step tutorials to give you some ideas.
Saving Heat, Saving Power
Passively powering your greenhouse, at least partially, will save you big bucks when it comes to your power bill. Passive greenhouses harness the power of the sun, or the earth itself, in order to maintain an ideal temperature inside.
