Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Composting is something my hubby and I do and love. Compost is possibly the most efficient and useful way of disposing of household waste; nearly 40% of this waste is compostable. Compost is then be used on the garden as an organic and valuable fertilizer and soil improver. Why make compost? Types of composting .

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Compost Composting Making Flowers and Plants 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2015

I still have some old flower pots from before, and these would make great containers for some of my vegetables. However, there are some produce items that need a little more growing space than what my old flower pots offer. You can do composting on a smaller scale, and even use mulch, to prepare your soil. Containers and Soil.

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Growing Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Over the years, their “bombs” have taken many different forms, from the first condom-filled versions to mud and clay seed balls to hollowed-out eggs filled with wildflower seeds, compost, and water. Sure, people do actually plant some of them, but I think throwing them is much more fun. Find a local supply of plants.

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Los Angeles 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2012

Burpee’s, Henry Fields, Stark Brothers, K Van Bourgondien & Sons, Van Enselen inc, John Scheepers Inc, Gurney’s, Henry Field’s, and Jung Seeds & Plants have all arrived in our mailbox (we are on a lot of lists!). Sure – take a look at the catalogs or online sites selling plants and seeds. Plan your garden.

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Flowers and Plants Gardening Garden Frugal 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 18, 2016

Tip # 1 – Go thrifty on seeds and plants. If you buy organic non-hybrid fruits or vegetables, you can save your seeds and plant them, year after year. Potatoes, Jerusalem artichokes and horseradish can all be propagated by taking a cutting from the tuber and planting it.” Trade for plants and seeds.

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Thrifty Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 16, 2014

None of the trees have produced much fruit in the 5 years since I planted them. 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. Watch for signs of spring!

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Plants 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2011

The good thing with implementing eco-friendly initiatives in schools is that they often represent a cost saving as well as helping the planet. Recycling the school’s waste can include establishing composting systems and worm farms to use as fertilizers for the garden. Look for ways to reduce water consumption.

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Student Gardening Garden Compost 197