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When everything is taken into account no you can't save money by growing your own, I owe myself a couple of grand in wages for all the time and work I have done this year on the lotty, I know I'm not going to get paid because he is a right tight ----, ;D
I reckon I save money. The labour element of costs only applies if one would have been working in some other capacity instead of the time one spends on the garden
Quote from: Mr Smith on August 06, 2009, 11:00:12When everything is taken into account no you can't save money by growing your own, I owe myself a couple of grand in wages for all the time and work I have done this year on the lotty, I know I'm not going to get paid because he is a right tight ----, ;DYou're probably right. But, have you considered that the time spent gardening is time not spent driving (spending money) to the shops (spending money) or to golf, football etc. (spending money). It may work out cheaper in the long run.
@redclanger.Off topic but I see you have been listening to the Talking Heads recently (according to last.fm!)Went to see David Byrne on Tuesday in Southampton - absolutely brilliant.
£681.06I reckon our outlay in rent, seeds, fuel etc at less than £100
Quote£681.06I work my plot because it is a hobby and passion of mine. This hobby costs me some money and a lot of time but who cares? I enjoy myself and that is what matters.Up with you on that quote Eristic.Linda
£681.06I work my plot because it is a hobby and passion of mine. This hobby costs me some money and a lot of time but who cares? I enjoy myself and that is what matters.
IWe can all produce fruit and veg worth £x but that is not a saving because in this day and age our time has a price tag too.
If you disregard wages from the cost then you should consider that your crops have no monetary value at all, only a net cost. They are not "Food for free" because they require tender loving care and the time involved to produce the crop is of greater value than the crop itself from a monetary point of view.In order to make a profit from growing veg you would require considerably more land than a few poles or some incredibly high cost produce.We can all produce fruit and veg worth £x but that is not a saving because in this day and age our time has a price tag too.