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How to build My 50 Dollar Greenhouse » The Door Garden

First off – you really can build this thing very cheaply, but to do so you have to recycle, freecycle, and scrounge. http://doorgarden.com/10/50-dollar-hoop-house-green-house
http://eartheasy.com/blog/2011/04/5-easy-to-grow-mosquito-repelling-plants/ As the outdoor season approaches, many homeowners and outdoor enthusiasts look for ways to control mosquitoes . With all the publicity about the West Nile virus, mosquito repelling products are gaining in popularity. But many commercial insect repellents contain from 5% to 25% DEET.

5 Easy to Grow Mosquito-Repelling Plants

On many occasions, we've been tempted to grow our own potatoes. They're fairly low maintenance, can be grown in a pot or in the ground, last a fairly long time if stored properly, and can be very nutritious (high in potassium and vitamin C). Here's more incentive: according to this article, you can grow 100 pounds of potatoes in 4 sq. feet. http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-grow-100-pounds-of-pota-81760

How to Grow 100 Pounds of Potatoes in 4 Square Feet | Apartment Therapy Re-Nest

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