Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2014

Growing up, I remember my mom always sending me out to the composting bin with a bucket full of (what I thought was) gross bits and pieces of food waste. I remember opening the lid of our composting bin and what felt like a billion wasps, bees, and fruit flies coming out of the bin. Why Compost? exciting!

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Compost Composting Home and Garden Plants 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Composting is something my hubby and I do and love. Compost is possibly the most efficient and useful way of disposing of household waste; nearly 40% of this waste is compostable. Compost is then be used on the garden as an organic and valuable fertilizer and soil improver. Why make compost?

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Compost Composting Making Flowers and Plants 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 7, 2011

You will have peace of mind knowing that your tasty vegetables are chemical-free, and the money you save will be an added bonus. First, you will want to create a compost pile that will produce organic fertilizer for your soil. Nutrient-rich soil will help to grow healthy, strong vegetables. Preparation. Pest Control.

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Grow Your Own Growing Organic Organization 145

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2013

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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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Money 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2012

Then life got busy, food was more readily available and was often flown in from further afield, making varieties available out of season. This food often contains chemicals to extend its shelf life or to make it taste better because so much of the goodness (and therefore the taste) has been removed during the processing.

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Gardening Garden Health Home and Garden 267

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!). Plan your garden. Now is the time to plan your garden.

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Flowers and Plants Gardening Garden Frugal 185

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

Make your own. Many items can be made inexpensively, naturally, and without polluting your home with chemicals. Grow Your Own: Planting your own vegetables, fruit, and herbs can save you money, but it can also reduce the use of chemical pesticides. Plant a Tree.

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Frugal Green And Frugal Recycle Recycled 61