It’s the time of year when wildflowers bloom on roadsides, and a rainbow of colors appears at the local plant nurseries. Just driving by can be motivation enough to get that summer vegetable garden going at home. Most of the supplies involved in gardening are simple to gather: gloves, tools, potting soil, fertilizer and plants. While those items can really add up, there is an alternative method.

Growing vegetable transplants or starts at home can be a cheap and easy way to avoid overspending on a home garden. I think you’ll find that the benefits far outweigh the work it takes to grow them.