tomato plant -> 6.99 / plant, came from TomThrumb
flower pot & bottom -> free, came from Melissa
soil, water, fertilizer, and endless care during the entire fruiting process -> $xx.xx
protecting the plant from birds, squirrels, and possible rabbits -> $xx.xx
fresh tomatoes -> 0.99 / lb, let's say 4 tomatoes yields 1 pound
conclusion: this little thing'd better harvest at least 30 fruits to compensate all the efforts ...
comment: but i still like it, haha...