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Don’t Dig a Money Pit in Your Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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.

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7 Simple Ways to Go Green in 2013

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Plant a Garden. Gardening is an enjoyable activity, and it can help you improve your sustainability. You don’t need a huge garden, either. In fact, if you are new to gardening, it might be better to start small. Even if you don’t have a lot of room, you can grow a container garden.

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10 Nifty Ways to Eat Organic on a Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Grow Your Own If you haven’t done any gardening before, the key here is to start small. Some great starter veggies that are easy to grow include tomatoes, bell peppers, and radishes. Befriend a Gardener This can be a far better strategy than doing your own gardening.

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Free Kindle eBooks: Go To Sleep Mom!, Sourdough Creek and More

For the Mommas

The books include Morning Routine, Sourdough Creek, Go To Sleep Mom, Green Thumb Gardening and more. Bill McDowell. In this book, you can find many useful tips of how to start your day in the most effective way. Green Thumb Gardening: Make Your Home by Charlie Tucker. Morning Routine: How to Wake up and C.by

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Being Environmentally Friendly Saves Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The largest bin is what most seem to opt for, yet if you are more careful with what you bring into your home so you don’t need to throw away excess you could get a smaller bin. In my area a smaller bin equates to a smaller land tax bill. It can range from $50 – $300 a year depending on your area. 8.) Grow your own produce.