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.
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt. After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. As an adult, it’s important to me to continue to be generous, as well as, provide financial security for myself and my family. Enjoying some outdoor time. Childhood joy.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
(Compare that to our old home town, Chicago, which averages 36.9 There is no water-hungry grass in our front or backyard. We do have two trees, but they are well established and thus far have done fine without regular watering. Then we can reuse the water to water our garden. We have two trees in our backyard.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 7, 2011
Luckily, organic vegetables can be grown in the comfort of your own backyard. It requires time and patience, but will be well worth it. There are also compost bins that you can purchase from home and garden stores that will hold your compost. Next, you will need to determine where you want your organic garden.
Couponing 101
MAY 13, 2013
It’s an invaluable resource for home bakers (and their families) who love sweets and treats. In addition, the book is filled with practical advice about dealing with classroom and birthday parties, as well as easy ingredient substitution ideas. It is the go-to guide for food allergy mamas everywhere.”.
Saving Cents With Sense
JULY 8, 2013
10 Fun and Frugal Ways to Use Herbs in Your Home. Summertime is the perfect time for growing a window sill or backyard herb garden. If you have found yourself with a bunch of freshly grown herbs but only so many recipes to try them in, take a look below at 10 fun and frugal ways to use herbs in your home. Take a look!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 15, 2014
So while your climate change denier friend can yell about it being cold in his backyard, that doesn’t mean global warming isn’t happening and we’re headed for the next ice age. Be careful about extrapolating from your own backyard to the globe.” Weather does not equal climate. Unfortunately, it may be too late. Go Green'
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