Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

An even greener and cheaper thing to do is to grow your own vegetables – If you’ve got even just a small plot of land (even some pots on the windowsill), it’s incredibly easy and surprisingly fast to grow your own good.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2013

It really is a great feeling to grow your own food. We have multiple veggies on the list that we are growing but a few include bok choy, broccoli cabbage, carrots, peppers, and tomatoes. Now that the weather has changed, we are getting ready to garden. I am quite excited.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 8, 2014

Not all farmers at the markets are certified organic (it’s VERY expensive to get that certification) but they do still grow their food without chemicals or added hormones. Talk to the farmers, they’re usually very cool and informative, happy to discuss your food needs with you.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2014

10 Nifty Ways to Eat Organic on a Budget How to Garden Over Winter: Key Strategies for Success Using Nature’s Bounty How to Save Cash and Your Health With a Garden How to Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables. Get Growing'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2012

. • Reduce the amount of waste you consume and make your property more energy efficient through insulation. Recycle whatever you can and consider if you can use the garden to grow your own fruit and vegetables. The above is just a short list of some of the things you can do to be more green.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2013

These things may seem quite simple, but they are effective and will make your life a lot less challenging when the weeds start to sprout up each year. How do you control weeds in your garden?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2014

How to Make your Own Compost Getting People to Help Compost 9 Ways To Get Your Yard Ready for Summer How to Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables Don’t Dig a Money Pit in Your Garden. When you’ve accumulated enough compost, use it as you wish. Do you compost? . Go Green'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 25, 2012

Grow your Own . Plant a vegetable garden to grow those foods that you can in your area. We were not meant to eat artificial colors, preservatives, flavors, enhancers and more. If you don’t have a garden, use pots on a balcony or sunny windowsill. I use pots and my garden does extremely well.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

However, you are better off eating organic produce for some things, as your body isn’t meant to consume the chemicals that are used to ward off pests in farms. Get Healthy Go Frugal Go Green'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 15, 2012

Do your part for not only your own benefit, but for everyone else’s, too. 5 Tips for Growing Your Own Fruit and Vegetables With food costs seeming to rise all the time, your weekly trip to the supermarket can take a big chunk. So, what kind of food do you eat?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

Even if you don’t have a lot of room, you can grow a container garden. The added plants will help with the air quality around your home, and you’ll save money by growing your own food. Replace Some of Your Light Bulbs. Considering replacing your standard light bulbs with CFLs or with LEDs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Do you have your house well-insulated and solar panels on your roof? Do you grow your own food in your garden and buy the rest locally from farmers? If so, you’re well on your way to reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the Earth.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 16, 2013

Watch for signs of disease : Keep an eye on your plants, and removed leaves or other portions that look diseased. What are some of your best tips for beginning gardeners? Get Growing'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2012

Don’t Let the Winter Blues Affect Your Goals. How to Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables. Related posts: 7 Ways to Save Money in Winter. Container Garden Tips and Tricks. Container Garden Beginnings.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Grow Your Own Food You don’t need a farm to grow some of your own food, you just need a small raised bed, a window box, or even just some old soda bottles hung from the fire escape. Let’s take a look at some of the tips I use here at my house.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

How to Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables. If you do already compost, how do you like it? Related posts: Become A Compost Master with 7 Steps. How to Compost Without Fancy Equipment. Today’s Throwaways Are Tomorrow’s Tools. How to Garden Over Winter: Key Strategies for Success.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

” How to grow your money tree. No matter who you are, where you were born, what your genetic makeup or any other factor, you have the opportunity to grow your own money tree. They invested about $50,000 in the 1960s, and upon their deaths in the 1990s, their estate was worth an amazing $800 million.”

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 4, 2011

Soups not only fill you up well but they also help control your caloric intake. Grow your own produce. If you have never grown anything before, check with your local garden centre to find out what grows best in your climate.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 4, 2011

One of the things we did this year was start our own container garden and we loved it. Growing your own food is a great way to get hands on with your diet. Going outside to pick a few things to toss into your meal is so rewarding. It also allows you to intake a variety of different nutrients.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Go hiking and camping and show them the beauty of the outdoors (and teach them to leave trails and campsites better than when you arrived) Plant a garden with your children to give them a tangible example of how much fun growing your own food and eating healthy can be!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Grow Your Own If you haven’t done any gardening before, the key here is to start small. Some great starter veggies that are easy to grow include tomatoes, bell peppers, and radishes. You’re probably much better off buying the canned tomatoes instead when they’re not in-season.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

8.) Grow your own produce. With eBay, Craigslist, Amazon, Gum Tree and more similar sites, if you look around you are more than likely able to find exactly what you need for much less. Buying used stops the item going to landfill and reduces the need for new items to be made.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2012

How to Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables. Related posts: How to Garden Over Winter: Key Strategies for Success. Tips for a Frugal and Eco-Friendly Spring. Container Garden Tips and Tricks. Frugal Pantry Staples Save You Time and Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2012

How to Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables. Do you have a favorite place to purchase eco-friendly clothing? If so, please do leave a comment and let us know! This post was written by David. Related posts: 5 Benefits of Organic Agriculture. 18 Ways to Eat Organic and Healthy on the Cheap. The Advantages of Organic Gardening.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2013

What’s on your plate? 5 Benefits of Organic Agriculture Learning How to Eat Sustainably How to Save Cash and Your Health With a Garden The Advantages of Organic Gardening 5 Tips for Growing Your Own Fruit and Vegetables. Get Healthy Go Green'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

From using espaliering to grow apple trees in a container, to herbs, to a variety of vegetables , it’s possible to transform a small space into an effective container garden. Container gardening can be a great way to grow your own food, improving your self-reliance and living more sustainably.

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