I barely have any money wrapped up in this.. I like having a garden and don't want a greenhouse or aquaponics setup.. Waters free, no pesticides except a little Sevin, no fertilizer except free compost and manure, No gas involved with the garden.. Initial cost of irrigation is done.. So next year I figure the whole garden will be under $50.. With everything weedmated and strawed I spend about an hour a week weeding I can handle that..