Most people, when they want their retail shopping fix, head for the high street. But racks of shirts leave me cold: and I’ve never quite understood the allure of spending an afternoon hunting for the perfect pair of killer heels. In fact the first and last time I attempted to wear killer heels I spent most of the evening gripping the nearest piece of furniture in a desperate attempt to stay upright. Not a sexy look.
One place I've found invaluable - not least because you can source stuff really local to you is FreeCycle - https://www.freecycle.org/ - its amazing what people are throwing away and I've sourced a lot of stuff from pallets to old water tubs for my allotment. Worth a look (although beware.... the "ooh that might be useful" thought happens a lot!)...
Like you, I prefer all things garden vs. shopping for clothes, shoes etc. I am only in my second year of growing my large garden and I'm of the mindset that since I don't spend on clothes, make-up, going out to eat-buying high quality gardening supplies (made in the USA in my case) will help reduce waste. It is quite more expensive while getting my garden established, but will pay off in the end. I also have a close relationship with some of my neighbors who garden, so we share resources at times as well.
One place I've found invaluable - not least because you can source stuff really local to you is FreeCycle - https://www.freecycle.org/ - its amazing what people are throwing away and I've sourced a lot of stuff from pallets to old water tubs for my allotment. Worth a look (although beware.... the "ooh that might be useful" thought happens a lot!)...
Like you, I prefer all things garden vs. shopping for clothes, shoes etc. I am only in my second year of growing my large garden and I'm of the mindset that since I don't spend on clothes, make-up, going out to eat-buying high quality gardening supplies (made in the USA in my case) will help reduce waste. It is quite more expensive while getting my garden established, but will pay off in the end. I also have a close relationship with some of my neighbors who garden, so we share resources at times as well.