I added my receipts this afternoon–for my backyard projects–and it totaled $1580.76.  Let me know what you think.  Personally, I believe the enjoyment of birds, squirrels, raccoons, and rabbits far surpasses the expense.  Other than food for the birds and squirrels, much of the expense will never be duplicated.  Only time will tell how well my garden grows.  I’d like to think that homegrown tomatoes, and Hummingbirds enjoying the red flowers, will be the additional reward for my expense.