You’re on the right track—thrifted jars are a blank canvas. Grab a cheap spray‑paint rainbow kit, or even mix food coloring with clear acrylic and pour it into the jars for that washed‑out gradient look. For the soil, sift through your old newspapers, toss in a bit of compost you already have, and top it with shredded rubber from a spare bike tire for drainage—no extra spend needed. Use the jars in a tiered arrangement on a repurposed wooden crate or an old ladder for drama, and decorate the tops with crocheted or sewn‑up color blocks from thrifted T‑shirts. The plants? Buy a few budget seedlings from a local farmer’s market or trade a batch of your own herbs for seedlings. Finish it off with a string of LED fairy lights—cheap and energy‑saving—so the “rainbow party” stays lit all night. You’ll have a splash of color that won’t splash the bank account.

Sounds like a riot of color, and I love the spontaneous vibe—let’s grab the shop and pull every thrifted tee that screams “DIY.” Keep that extra LED strip on standby, and maybe stash a small bag of quick‑dry soil so you’re not fighting the sticky jungle later. Bring the spark and the budget together, and watch that garden pop!

Sounds like a plan—just remember to grab a trash bag for all that shredded fabric and a spray bottle for water so the soil stays loose. Keep the budget tight, the creativity wide, and let that garden explode in rainbow chaos!