Composting Gardening Green And Frugal Plants 
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 18, 2016
As I was doing some yard work a couple of days ago, I noticed my neighbor tilling up a vegetable garden spot in his back yard – a sure sign of spring! Here are 4 thrifty gardening tips for you if you are planning a garden this year. Tip # 1 – Go thrifty on seeds and plants. Trade for plants and seeds.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 11, 2013
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. Sure, people do actually plant some of them, but I think throwing them is much more fun. Plan a mission.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 16, 2014
The sun on my face and the sight of grass peeking through the snow makes me think of lawn and garden tasks I need to do. Here are gardening related tasks I do in February to get ready for the coming spring. None of the trees have produced much fruit in the 5 years since I planted them. We live and die by the seasons.
Saving Cents With Sense
APRIL 3, 2013
As the weather starts to warm up, it has many thinking of starting a garden in hopes of a bountiful summer crop. But if you are not careful it can get quite expensive when you start factoring in the cost of plants, soil, fertilizer, containers, and mulch. Find Free Plants. Cool Garden Markers. Good Soil on the Cheap.
Saving With Shellie
AUGUST 1, 2012
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. You may have a dedicated space where you grow food, but if you don’t, keep reading because the information here also applies to edible landscaping and container gardening.
Saving Cents With Sense
MAY 7, 2013
For the Green Goddess. She’s an earth mother fond of baking kale chips and reminding you to save energy, recycle and compost the banana peels. Is there any better gift for this type of mom than a selection of plants (or seeds for the budget extremist) from the local nursery? You too, Dad. For the Foodie Mom.
Saving Cents With Sense
APRIL 22, 2011
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. Grow Your Own: Planting your own vegetables, fruit, and herbs can save you money, but it can also reduce the use of chemical pesticides. You can also follow along in my gardening journey.
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