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.
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.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 16, 2012
History In 2006 I planted fruit trees, in anticipation of retiring and having time to pick and use the harvest. I planted them that fall, a dwarf pie cherry, an Elberta peach, a Lodi apple and a Braeburn apple. Planting Fruit Trees Was a Bad Economic Decision We spent $95 for the trees. Plant blueberries instead!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 27, 2012
You can even make a game of it with your kids and challenge them to identify certain trees and plants, just watch out for poison ivy! Online Forums Online forums are free, and you can spend a great deal of time talking to other likeminded people. If you want, try purchasing a book that details your local flora and fauna.
Nicoles Nickels
MAY 12, 2011
Where can the product be purchased: online and at independent garden centers across the country as well as for use as fundraisers. For every Growums garden kit purchased through a fundraiser, a generous portion goes to the child’s school or organization and the company donates a portion of proceeds to feed needy children.
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