I do like to garden, however my house is not conducive to alot of nice plants, too shady and wet. I have seen the freecycle site and registered but never went back to check it out, have you gotten things from there? I don't know alot about this site, I don't know if they offer private chats or anything. Can I ask you a question? how old are you, and how old are your children? if too nosy I understand completely.