Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 16, 2014

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. Around here, the earliest of the spring flower bulbs start popping up in March. Watch for signs of spring!

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Plants 167

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

And March is National Frozen Food Month and this is the month you will find sales and coupons for various frozen foods brands — which means STOCK UP! March Madness: Soda pop, chips, dips, cheese, crackers, sandwich items, snacks, wings, cut fruit and veggie trays. Lucky Charm Month! This is the month to find your pot of gold!

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Flowers and Plants Cinco De Mayo Buy Buying 100

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 1, 2012

It’s helpful to have information about the varieties of each plant on your list that will grow well in your area. Some offer resources such as seeds, plants and compost in return for your willingness to share what you grow with friends, neighbors or the local soup kitchen. For example, in my area we plant tomatoes mid-March.

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Gardening Garden Plants Growing 65

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2016

For outside the kitchen, you can use this to give beat-up, dusty, wooden sofa legs a store-like finish as well. #2 Once you got this all worked out, fill this bowl-like orange peel with some form of oil, making sure to get that stem well soaked in it.

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Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 58

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 26, 2015

For outside the kitchen, you can use this to give beat-up, dusty, wooden sofa legs a store-like finish as well. #2 Once you got this all worked out, fill this bowl-like orange peel with some form of oil, making sure to get that stem well soaked in it.

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Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 40