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pennywallin
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« on: May 23, 2012, 05:25:19 PM »

While in Walmart's garden center, I discovered 40# of dolomite lime for $3.98. Two years ago when I first started with Earthboxes, the only dolomite lime I could find was 40# for $14.99 at a garden center.
This dolomite is called Green Acres and the calcium is 20% and the magnesium is 11%. I hope others can find the same deal at their local Walmarts. Always nice to find a bargain.
I keep all my receipts related to my gardening activities, but have never had the nerve to add them up.   I laugh every time I think about the book "The $64 Tomato" by William Alexander. I'm sure mine cost more than that, BUT I consider it healthy eating and a more enjoyable pursuit than going to a therapist.   Roll Eyes   Roll Eyes   Roll Eyes

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movrshakr
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« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2012, 05:33:37 PM »

Wow, that is just a great price!
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bdank
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« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2012, 06:15:11 PM »

While in Walmart's garden center, I discovered 40# of dolomite lime for $3.98. Two years ago when I first started with Earthboxes, the only dolomite lime I could find was 40# for $14.99 at a garden center.
This dolomite is called Green Acres and the calcium is 20% and the magnesium is 11%. I hope others can find the same deal at their local Walmarts. Always nice to find a bargain.
I keep all my receipts related to my gardening activities, but have never had the nerve to add them up.   I laugh every time I think about the book "The $64 Tomato" by William Alexander. I'm sure mine cost more than that, BUT I consider it healthy eating and a more enjoyable pursuit than going to a therapist.   Roll Eyes   Roll Eyes   Roll Eyes

Penny

Lowes in Northern Virginia has a similar deal on Dolomite, that's where I get mine. Also, Walmart has started carrying Espoma Tomato Tone and Garden Tone.

I would never attempt to tally up the total that I spend on gardening. I know it's a lot but, you can't put a price on the taste of a homegrown tomato, or the enjoyment that gardening gives me.
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GreenMtn
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« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2012, 11:19:00 AM »

 :<<Thanks for sharing that Pennywallin.. I will definitely keep an eye out for Wallmart because for some reason Dolomite is very difficult to find  where I live .
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alwayslearning
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« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2012, 04:37:28 PM »

Depends on your climate.  It's harder to find in dry areas with clay/alkaline soil.  Try finding a a local turf supply company.
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ErnieHodge
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« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2012, 08:19:11 PM »

I'll have to check out WalMart tomorrow. I'm about halfway through my 25 pound bag and I don't want to run out.  Grin
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« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2012, 10:12:48 PM »

I am also about ready for more, so will check out Walmart first.
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