ya, you have to spend a little bit of money, but again, nothing compaired to growing pot. you need a pressure cooker $20, steirile needles $1 / needle, bleach $2.50, canning jars $11 for 12, some polyfill $2 for more than you'll ever need, $15 rubbermaid, bread pans $3. so where up to ~$55. then depending on what method bird seed, vermiculite & coconut fiber, or just some brown rice flower & maybe some agar.