Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2013

Rocks should be on the smaller side, otherwise too much light may filter in between them. If your weeds aren’t so much an issue as they are a minor inconvenience, you may not want to go to the drastic measures I’ve suggested above to eliminate their ability to thrive in your garden.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

Many energy companies also now offer a ‘green energy plan’ This means that if you switch to this service, most of your energy will be sourced from renewable sources. You may even find that it works out cheaper than your current energy supplier! This ranges from plastic bottles, to tin cans and even your old junk!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2013

You were going to save a bundle on your grocery bill by growing your own vegetables and herbs. Instead, you broke your budget buying every gadget from the big box gardening store – not to mention the pricier mature plants and the chemicals to make them grow faster and produce more. Get Growing'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

You may as well flush that money down the toilet. Ny taking your own bags, reusing plastic bags you already have or even sewing some fabric bags from old t-shirts and things you can save a lot. Just a few simple changes to your daily routing can produce a significant drop in your bills.

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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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