Hi all, my roomie and I are AmeriCorps workers so we have little income. We're looking to greatly expand our garden this year (just tilled a 15 by 25 foot addition to the garden). Plants for such a big garden are going to be fairly expensive for us. However, you can buy food plants for your garden with food stamps (EBT). Anybody know a good place to do this in St. Paul? We'd appreciate any info. Thanks!

I believe I read somewhere, no idea where??? But I think you can buy seeds (not sure on the plants though) with EBT. From what I remember reading, just so it will produce food, you're OK.

I would call whoever issues the cards, stamps, etc. and verify though.

Well I know that you can, my question is WHERE I can do it, they don't have a list for you or anything.

I was wondering if anybody on here knew a good place that sells food who also has a good selection of plants. Because most (if not all) gardening places do not accept EBT because they don't really sell any food, so it isn't worth it for them to accept them.

How about Walmart-Sams club? They sell plants and food?

I think that may be the best option, but I really dislike Walmart. Oh well, guess the free plants will override my distaste

What about Menards or Home Depot?

I have some seeds left over from stuff I have already planted and started this year. I would just give them to you if your interested.

I do not think these plants are free. We all pay for them with our tax money.

I don't see the harm if he want's to get some vegetable plants and get more vegies for the EBT than if he just went to the store. IMO, this is the type of folks I don't mind see getting the help. At least he's trying to do some work to supply a little more food.