Have a green thumb and a tight budget? I have found that if I go to garden centers in the big box home improvement stores on the day after their vendors go through the plants, I can find some real bargains. I have bought some puny plants that were in planters which cost more than the plant was reduced to!
One way to save money on bulbs is to check the discounted items at your local garden center or nursery. Many bulbs can be planted throughout the year, even if it is too late for them to bloom the first year.
If you are looking for free pots, check with the garden center at your local hardware store.
This is a page about save money shopping end-of-season plant sales. One easy way to save money on plants it to shop at the end of the season.
This page is about saving money on seeds. End of the season and discount stores seed packs, as well as, seed exchanges can reduce the cost of planting your flower and vegetable gardens.
This page is about starting a garden on a budget. With some work there are many ways to get what you need for a garden.