Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2014

We planted our first in-the-ground vegetable garden this year. When we moved into our new house, we were so excited to get some vegetables growing on the property. The previous person who lived here owned a nursery, so there are a whole bunch of beautiful plants and flowering shrubs all around the property. There was a.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2013

We would pull weeds, pick produce, plant seeds , water, and generally putter in the garden. This further blocks the sunlight from getting to the weeds and also provides a nice drainage for the plants that you actually want to keep in the garden. Get Growing' I remember, as a child, spending hours in the garden with my mother.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

They plant some really nice foundation evergreen bushes and think they are done. In a couple of months, the worms have completely stripped the leaves, killing the plants. Bagworms, Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis, are moths that live in a silk bag covered with plant debris. I’ve seen it happen to my neighbors. Go Green'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

Plant a Garden. Plant three or four things, just to get started. Even if you don’t have a lot of room, you can grow a container garden. Even if you don’t have a lot of room, you can grow a container garden. Six Ways to Reuse Your Plastic Grocery Bags 7 Ways to Go Green for Under $7.00

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Sure, people do actually plant some of them, but I think throwing them is much more fun. Find a local supply of plants. Choose plants for front line battle. In Los Angeles, for example, Los Angeles Guerrilla Gardening is on a mission to plant 1,000 trees in Inglewood on January 26th, location TBD. Plan a mission.

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Los Angeles 213

Couponing 101

MARCH 19, 2019

On top of saving yourself some money, upcycling also benefits the planet by keeping things out of ever-growing landfills. It’s always better to reuse than recycle! Just keep in mind that some jars will be too big for most succulent plants! Even recycling has its environmental costs. Hanging Lanterns.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 21, 2020

Reuse Water When You Can. Then, you can use it to water your plants. The crops that feed the animals require water to grow, and the animals must drink water throughout their lives. Simply turn the faucet off after you wet your brush and rinse it again when you’re done brushing. Fill Your Washer and Dishwasher.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Eat a plant based diet. Instead, eat a plant based diet which is full of nutrients, anti-oxidants and is healthier for you and mother nature. If you have items you aren’t using, recycle them or give them to someone who can reuse them. The largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions is commercial farming.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2016

We recently planted an orange tree and I can’t wait until it is producing so I can have fresh squeezed orange juice, sliced oranges on my salad, orange marmalade, or just a quick snack! Why not reuse and save some money! 3 Easy Garden Plants for Kids. #9 Right now is the time to stock up on this vitamin C packing fruit.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 26, 2015

We recently planted an orange tree and I can’t wait until it is producing so I can have fresh squeezed orange juice, sliced oranges on my salad, orange marmalade, or just a quick snack! Why not reuse and save some money! 3 Easy Garden Plants for Kids. #9 Right now is the time to stock up on this vitamin C packing fruit.

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