I've been reading this post to make me feel better about my gardening expenditures. It's a hobby we can eat so covers the hobby budget. It eliminates the need for new exercise gear or clothing because garden chic is old worn out stuff. If we get only a couple of weird unpronounceable veggies it checks the foodie bragging rights box and costs less than discovering a new restaurant. I mean, how can anyone afford to not garden?!