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Thrifty gardening Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Tip # 1 – Go thrifty on seeds and plants. Save your seeds. If you buy organic non-hybrid fruits or vegetables, you can save your seeds and plant them, year after year. Potatoes, Jerusalem artichokes and horseradish can all be propagated by taking a cutting from the tuber and planting it.” Use cuttings.

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How to Start a Garden Frugally

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But if you are not careful it can get quite expensive when you start factoring in the cost of plants, soil, fertilizer, containers, and mulch. But if you consider a couple of these frugal alternatives it can save you some substantial money this spring. Find Free Plants. Grow from Seed. Good Soil on the Cheap.

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Gardening Tip | Starting with Seeds

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This is a Guest Post brought to you by Jenni Lafferty from Blue Eyes / Green Feet. Growing fruit, vegetables and herbs is frugal and fun. It’s helpful to have information about the varieties of each plant on your list that will grow well in your area. Starting seeds gives your garden a head start.

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Tips for Finding the Perfect Gift for Mom’s Unique Personality

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For the Green Goddess. 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? You too, Dad. For the Foodie Mom.

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10 Frugal Tips For Earth Day

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In honor of Earth Day, I wanted to share some ways that we can be frugal, yet also eco-friendly. Hopefully these tips can help you not only help the environment, but also help you save your cash, which is always welcomed! 10 Frugal Tips for Earth Day. Read more about how it can save you Here. Make your own. Buy in season.

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10 Uses for Orange Peels

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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! Why not reuse and save some money! #1 Oranges are in season right now and you may have noticed that they are a great price at the grocery store!

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Remover the cube and plant a big kiss on your partner. Put an ice cube in your mount until your mouth becomes cold. It is sure to send a thrilling chill. Electric shock kiss : Shuffle your feet furiously on carpet until they become quite warm. When you both have an electric charge, lean over and slowly aim for each other’s lips.

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