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Make a Container Garden

Backyard Gardening, Roof Top Gardening

By , About.com Guide

Follow step-by-step instructions for building your own container garden for under $10 and enjoy a bountiful vegetable garden even if you have limited space.

For each container you will need two 18-gallon storage tubs, a small storage basket and a 24-inch long 1-1/2 inch diameter PVC pipe. The tools that you will need include a jig saw and a drill with a 1/4-inch drill bit and a 2-inch hole saw.

Don't own the tools? Check with your neighbor friends and see if you can borrow tools in exchange for fresh vegetables.

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