Motherhood Moments
DECEMBER 16, 2022
The trend to move indoor activities outdoors that was made popular during the pandemic – known as “backyarding” – will continue to expand in 2023, according to the TurfMutt Foundation , an environmental education and stewardship program that encourages outdoor living and caring for green spaces. Say goodbye to bland yards and parks.
Family Balance Sheet
MAY 29, 2013
During the summer months, we spend a lot of our time at home in our backyard. But it''s done and I thought it would be fun to take you to the place where my family spends most of its time during the summer--our backyard. We spend a lot of time as a family in our backyard. Tell us about your backyard oasis in the comments!
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Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 21, 2011
I was just starting to garden, and quite frankly I had no idea what a compost was until I saw the ad for the seminar. A compost needs two types of materials to develop: Carbon/Brown(dry) and Nitrogen/Green(fresh). A compost that is 3 parts carbon/brown to 1 part nitrogen/green is best.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 24, 2012
There really is nothing like the experience of eating something that you have just picked fresh from your own garden. More and more people like myself are returning to the joy of growing vegetables, herbs and even eggs right in their own backyards. Gradually, the home veggie garden became obsolete.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 16, 2013
If you want to improve your health and your sustainability, one of the best ways is to grow a garden. Caring for a garden offers opportunities for exercise outside, and it allows for you to ensure that the food you eat is responsibly grown. For the beginner, though, gardening can present a number of challenges. Use Starts.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
There is no water-hungry grass in our front or backyard. Then we can reuse the water to water our garden. Instead of letting that water go down the drain, he collects it in a bowl to water our garden. Plant our garden where it receives some shade. We have two trees in our backyard. Go Frugal Go Green'
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 1, 2014
But I digress; for anyone interested in catching rainwater to feed their grass and gardens, this post is for you. I got very lucky when I rented that house, as there was already a 1,500 gallon cistern buried in the backyard! Go Green' How to Save Money on Water Costs.
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