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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. I designed everything, built the cedar beds from scratch, put up wire fencing, built vertical growing structures, and hauled in the soil. I ended up switching to shopping sales, using discounts/bonuses, and planning ahead.

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How to Find Free or Low Cost Gardening Seminars

Family Balance Sheet

You'll walk away with great information about this year's gardening trends, gardening techniques, and maybe even a plant or two. Garden nurseries are preparing for the upcoming season and are really trying to reel you in to their store to make your spring planting purchases. Garden Nurseries and Greenhouses.

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It’s Time to Plan Your Frugal Spring Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

We found junior tennis rackets at a yard sale for our kids. This post is a growing list of reviews from travel bloggers. How to Start & Maintain a Backyard Compost. . – Unless you’re a member of a tennis club, hitting the tennis courts is usually free. Get a community pool pass. Family Travel Destinations: U.S.

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earth day freebies 2016 + Tons Of Awesome Deals And More

Coupons Do Work

Origins: Make any skincare purchase during Earth Month & we’ll plant a tree. They have planted over 500,000. Whole Foods North Raleigh: On Friday, April 22, 2016, meet some of their local suppliers, enter for a chance to win seedlings from “Grow & Share” and enjoy samples around the store from 12 pm – 8 pm.

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

Family Balance Sheet

We found junior tennis rackets at a yard sale for our kids. This post is a growing list of reviews from travel bloggers. How to Start & Maintain a Backyard Compost. . – Unless you’re a member of a tennis club, hitting the tennis courts is usually free. Get a community pool pass. Family Travel Destinations: U.S.

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Ways To Reuse Old Items For Your Container Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

One of the more interesting ways to garden is to grow items in containers. You might be surprised at the types of plants you can grow in a container garden. Container gardening can be a great way to grow your own food, improving your self-reliance and living more sustainably. Plant your little seeds in the bottom part.

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