00:07
Anna introduces the topic of low cost to no cost gardening with tips, tricks, and hacks.
01:09
She explains the concept of sweat equity and its relation to low-cost gardening, using an energy, time, and money graph.
01:28
Infrastructure is discussed first, including inexpensive trellis systems using T-posts and repurposed fencing.
02:07
Anna suggests using extra fencing to create cheap vertical trellises for flowering plants.
02:49
Creative use of tree branches as trellises is mentioned, with tips on how to set them up.
03:00
Old doors and fishing wire are recommended as unique trellis materials.
03:40
Anna describes "living fences" using willow branches or shrubs.
03:50
Alternative materials for raised beds are shown, such as landscaping timbers, logs, and upright cut logs.
04:30
Sourcing materials from local areas like rocks and stones, or using items like wine bottles for raised bed edging.
04:51
Finding raised bed materials for free on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace.
05:04
Repurposing old feed troughs, bathtubs, and other unique containers as planters.
05:50
The importance of saving and reusing pots and containers, such as nursery pots, for new plantings.
06:31
Ideas for hiding unattractive pots with trailing plants that cover and beautify them.
07:31
Anna discusses the cost of garden soil and ways to fill tall containers affordably, like using logs at the bottom.
09:01
She mentions many plants have shallow roots and talks about making and using compost from animal manure, leaves, and chicken bedding.
10:00
Tips on getting free mulch from local recycling centers or through services like chip drop, and the importance of mulch quality.
13:36
How to get plants cheaply or for free, including starting from seeds, sharing seed orders, propagating cuttings, and saving seeds.
14:08
Waiting for end-of-season leftovers, telling people you garden to get free plants, and checking community resources like seed catalogs at libraries.
16:57
Growing plants from kitchen scraps, exemplified by regrowing celery from its base.
17:19
Closing remarks encouraging viewers that they can create the garden of their dreams with more energy and time, despite a small budget.
