Hi all,
Here's a listing of all costs we have incurred so far. I am separating out costs applicable to this year only from costs that can be amortized across multiple years.
Costs amortized over multiple years:
Concrete blocks for raised beds: $245.54
Soil and manure to fill new raised beds: $195.80
Hired labor for filling beds with dirt: $124
Grow light: $50
Tarps, bamboo rods for trellises, twine: $26.80
Soil testing kits (good for 2-3 years): $18.55
Ladder trellises for vegetables: $47.95
Trailer rental: $38
Soaker hose: ?
Subtotal: $746.64
Costs charged to this year only:
Soil, containers to start seeds indoors: $35
Seeds (some seed is for next year): $155.32
Hay bales (for hay bale garden): $45
Blood meal for hay bale garden: $17.58
Subtotal: $252.90
Other/Unknowns:
Electricity to power grow light and well pump
