Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2012

Burpee’s, Henry Fields, Stark Brothers, K Van Bourgondien & Sons, Van Enselen inc, John Scheepers Inc, Gurney’s, Henry Field’s, and Jung Seeds & Plants have all arrived in our mailbox (we are on a lot of lists!). Sure – take a look at the catalogs or online sites selling plants and seeds. Plan your garden.

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Flowers and Plants Gardening Garden Frugal 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2011

Recycling the school’s waste can include establishing composting systems and worm farms to use as fertilizers for the garden. The most obvious is science, especially in the study of living plants and animals and how they are inter-connected. Find ways to reduce the amount of paper used within the school.

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Student Gardening Garden Compost 197

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 1, 2012

It’s helpful to have information about the varieties of each plant on your list that will grow well in your area. Some offer resources such as seeds, plants and compost in return for your willingness to share what you grow with friends, neighbors or the local soup kitchen. Starting seeds gives your garden a head start.

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Gardening Garden Plants Growing 65

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 21, 2016

Origins: Make any skincare purchase during Earth Month & we’ll plant a tree. They have planted over 500,000. Whole Foods Raleigh: On Friday, April 22, 2016, the Raleigh Whole Foods is giving away starter seed balls for pollinator gardens and providing free document shredding. Details at nps.gov. The event is free.

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2016 Freebies Raleigh Whole Foods 100

Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 5, 2011

That means they won’t give off harsh chemical fumes or leave behind harsh chemical residue. And they can be thrown in compost bin after using, since they’re 100 percent biodegradable. These wipes are safe for use on most non-wood surfaces, including acrylic, fiberglass and vinyl. I also liked the laundry detergent.

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Green Work Compost Composting 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 28, 2011

In practice, this often gives Earthships a ‘U’ or horseshoe-shaped layout as the buildings themselves are in effect acting as the architectural equivalent of a heat exchanger. Living Off the Grid. Such water disposal methods are not accepted under the plumbing codes of many municipalities, though.

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Saving Money Money Debt Plumbing 145

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 7, 2013

When it comes to thoughtful gift giving , people get stressed out. She’s an earth mother fond of baking kale chips and reminding you to save energy, recycle and compost the banana peels. Is there any better gift for this type of mom than a selection of plants (or seeds for the budget extremist) from the local nursery?

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Flowers and Plants Flowers and Gifts Finds Gifts 75

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! For outside the kitchen, you can use this to give beat-up, dusty, wooden sofa legs a store-like finish as well. #2

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Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 58

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Remover the cube and plant a big kiss on your partner. Give your loved one kissing tokens to start your kissing meter. Give Me Back my Five Bucks asks if frugality limits ambition ? I had to give this some thought. The Greenest Dollar tells us how we can compost indoors , even if we live in an apartment.

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February Finance Personal Finance Money 113

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! For outside the kitchen, you can use this to give beat-up, dusty, wooden sofa legs a store-like finish as well. #2

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Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2013

Farmers use chemical fertilizers to supply the plants with nutrients to make crops grow faster, use herbicides to control weeds so they don’t compete with the crops and pesticides to kill off insect pests that can eat the plants and lower production. Organic produce is ripened on the plant to allow the full flavors to develop.

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Organic Organization Food Plants 237

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

You might be surprised at the types of plants you can grow in a container garden. Here are some ideas for re-using old items for your container garden: Seed Starts If you are just starting some seeds, for later planting in a container or a more traditional garden plot, there are a number of interesting alternatives.

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Reuse Gardening Garden Plants 228

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Choose decorations that can be reused or that are made of natural materials and so can be recycled in the garden or compost. Reusable party decorations could include potted plants, glass or metal containers or ornaments, fabric, party lights that you own or can borrow and candles.

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Green Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled 183