Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 7, 2011

If you’ve ever purchased organic vegetables from your local grocery store, you know it can be quite expensive. Yet, you pay the prices because you want to provide chemical-free vegetables for you and your family. Luckily, organic vegetables can be grown in the comfort of your own backyard.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2012

More and more people like myself are returning to the joy of growing vegetables, herbs and even eggs right in their own backyards. Fifty years ago, this was the norm; almost every backyard had a veggie patch that supplemented the food bought at a store. If you don’t believe me, check out my harvests for 2010 and 2011.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

At the grocery store where I shop, organic celery only costs about 40 cents more than the non-organic celery when it’s in season. Buy Store-Brand Organics Many grocery store chains are beginning to stock store-brand organic products. Buy in Bulk It’s a terrific way to get more bang for your organic food buck.

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