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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. I started reading The Frugal Girl back in 2010 when Kristen’s kids were still itty bitty. I designed everything, built the cedar beds from scratch, put up wire fencing, built vertical growing structures, and hauled in the soil.

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How to Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables

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Nutrient-rich soil will help to grow healthy, strong vegetables. If your compost is ready to use, you should then place a fairly thick layer of it on top of the soil. Select a few types of seeds that are likely to grow well in your area. Mark your rows with wooden stakes so you remember what is growing where.

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How to Save Cash and Your Health With a Garden

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More and more people like myself are returning to the joy of growing vegetables, herbs and even eggs right in their own backyards. Admittedly, he has a huge garden of 1600 square feet but he was able to grow a huge $2,000 of vegetables in just one season! We use a container garden approach and it works fabulous.

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5 Tips for the Beginning Gardener

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If you want to improve your health and your sustainability, one of the best ways is to grow a garden. Starting small gives you the chance to get to know some of the best techniques for growing your garden, and it can prevent you from becoming overwhelmed. Grow Easy Items First. Use Starts.

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Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Biodiesel and Biomass Fuels

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Even though carbon dioxide, nitrogen and sulphur compounds are produced when using biomass fuels, these substances are not released in sufficient concentrations to affect the carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. However, it isn’t necessary to grow crops to burn for fuel as there are several sources that do not use virgin material.

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10 Nifty Ways to Eat Organic on a Budget

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They too are nice resources that you can use to find sources of organic food in your area. Buy Fresh Produce In-Season The ideal time to buy organic produce, or non-organic produce for that matter, is during its natural growing season. Grow Your Own If you haven’t done any gardening before, the key here is to start small.

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How to Harness the Power of the Wind For Your Home

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Your neighbors may complain – they take awhile to get used to. The gusty Midwest is the fastest growing market. As of 2010, nine U.S. And, venture capital is bullish on renewable energy, investing heavily in 2010. Related posts: Why You Should Use Eco-Friendly and Natural Cleaners for Your Home. Is Wind Expensive?

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