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Guerrilla Gardening And Seed Bombing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Coined in 1973 by Liz Christy and her Green Guerrilla group in New York City, guerrilla gardening uses “seed grenades” as a way of introducing vegetation to empty lots in NYC in order to make the city look better. There is a shop page on the website as well, where they sell books and lavender pillows to raise funds.

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Thrifty gardening Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Poke weed, dandelion greens, chickweed (according to Eat the Weeds ), are all good salad additions. Poke weed, dandelion greens, chickweed (according to Eat the Weeds ), are all good salad additions. Tip # 2 – Improve your soil frugally. Use compost, make your own. Tip # 1 – Go thrifty on seeds and plants.

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7 Ways to Reduce Household Waste

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A meal plan can be one of the best ways to avoid last-minute takeout runs, as well as ensure that you have a way to use the food you buy. Compost kitchen waste to feed your garden. From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. Nor is it healthy. Shop with a List.

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Lawn and Garden Tasks To Do Before the Thaw

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have found that if I spray in February, before things start growing, I kill off whatever it is that is causing the issue, so I’ll do that after I prune, apply true paint and cut up the pruned branches on the compost heap. We live and die by the seasons. Our lives revolve around them as the Earth does the sun. Pick up winter debris.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We will be away at the time the risk is the highest so we are working on getting our furniture in our basement propped up on blocks as well as running dehumidifiers. We will be away at the time the risk is the highest so we are working on getting our furniture in our basement propped up on blocks as well as running dehumidifiers.

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Gardening Tip | Starting with Seeds

Saving With Shellie

This is a Guest Post brought to you by Jenni Lafferty from Blue Eyes / Green Feet. Growing fruit, vegetables and herbs is frugal and fun. It’s helpful to have information about the varieties of each plant on your list that will grow well in your area. Starting seeds gives your garden a head start.

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10 Frugal Tips For Earth Day

Saving Cents With Sense

In honor of Earth Day, I wanted to share some ways that we can be frugal, yet also eco-friendly. 10 Frugal Tips for Earth Day. When you are drying, consider line drying as well. Hopefully these tips can help you not only help the environment, but also help you save your cash, which is always welcomed! Make your own.

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