<p>Create a thriving garden without overspending by saving seeds, reusing household containers, making compost, growing plants from kitchen scraps, and dividing mature plants to expand your collection.</p><img><p>Don’t throw away seeds from vegetables and fruits that can be grown at home. Tomatoes and peppers can provide an inexpensive starting point for your garden.</p><img><p>Exchange extra seeds or young plants with friends, neighbours or local gardening groups. It’s a simple way to discover new varieties without buying packets of seeds.</p><img><p>Old buckets, yogurt cups and egg cartons can be transformed into useful plant containers. Add drainage holes to help excess water escape and keep plants healthier.</p><img><p>Kitchen scraps and suitable garden waste can be converted into nutrient-rich compost at home. This reduces waste while providing an affordable source of nourishment for plants.</p><img><p>Some herbs and vegetables can be regrown from kitchen scraps or supermarket cuttings. Mature perennial plants can also be divided to create more plants without buying new ones.</p>
