Dirty Data

The Data Behind My Garden Setup (Costs + Decisions)


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🎧 Dirty Data – Episode 2


In this episode, I break down how I built my garden setup—from raised beds to grow bags to in-ground planting—and what it actually cost before growing anything.


I also walk through what I didn’t fully understand going into it… and what I’d do differently.


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đź”— Links from this episode


Raised Beds (what I used):

Sacia Metal Raised Garden Bed

https://www.wayfair.com/outdoor/pdp/arlmont-co-sacia-metal-outdoor-raised-garden-bed-w110346718.html?piid=1180393966%2C1180393941


Grow Bags (better version I switched to):

https://amzn.to/3Qm2nzT


Retractable Water Hose (worth it):

https://amzn.to/4cdCXMt


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đź’° Quick cost snapshot

• Fence: $590

• Raised Beds: $322

• Soil (bulk delivery): $200

• Tools + Water Setup: $200

• Grow Bags: $166


👉 Total: ~$1,478 before harvest


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🎙️ About Dirty Data


Backyard gardening meets real-life experiments—with a data-driven approach.


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Dirty DataBy Stephanie Steelman