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How to Learn About Gardening in a New Locale

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’ve been trying my hand at gardening for the last 15 years, though in a very amateur way. (If The gardening season in the Midwest is how I thought gardening everywhere worked. This summer we moved to Tucson, Arizona, and I learned that growing a garden in the desert is nothing like growing a garden in the Midwest.

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5 Budget Destinations for May

Shereen Travels Cheap

Now's the time for a getaway with better weather, that'll leave you with money in the bank and the chance to spend more time doing things there, because you aren't jostling with a ton of other tourists. If you're a city person, like me, then you'll be happy to know that it's very walkable and our public transportation is accessible.

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Your Next Romantic Getaway

Shereen Travels Cheap

Wherever we go, we try to visit botanical gardens and parks. I enjoyed Longwood Gardens more than any other, but I loved Kew Gardens as much as I loved the Botanical Building in San Diego's Balboa Park. I always carry a power bank with me to charge my phone while I'm out and about. Every one is so different and I love it.

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Free Museum Admission – Bank of America/Merril Lynch Cardholders

For the Mommas

Free Museum Admission – Bank of America/Merril Lynch Cardholders. Bank of America and Merril Lynch card holders can receive free general admission to museums, zoos, science centers, botanical gardens & more during the first full weekend of every month when you show your Bank of America card!

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How Growing Your Finances Is Like Gardening

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We planted, tended and harvested from a vegetable garden even when we rented a quadraplex. I came from a long line of farmers, who always had gardens. If you give the same care to you finances that you give your garden, both should grow. Most gardens and landscapes are best with a variety of plantings. So do finances.

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5 Gardening eBooks for Just $7.40

Family Balance Sheet

Whether you''re a new or experienced gardener, this week''s collection includes a variety of gardening tips for everyone! Learn how to garden without a big budget or a lot of space, discover tips for organic gardening and preserving your harvest, and get organized with custom printables.

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Build Your Home Food Storage Without Breaking the Bank

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I also routinely dry herbs from my garden so that I have my own all year. If you have a garden, much of your produce can be bottled or frozen and used in your food storage scheme. Another strategy to employ is to preserve your own food. Last year, I made applesauce from my apple harvest.

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