Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2013

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. Grow Plants That Will Thrive In Your Climate. Surely, you will be that expert gardener who figures a way to make it work, right?

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Money 202

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Over the years, I’ve invested small amounts at a time, extending my growing space, adding several types of berries, planting cherry trees, and growing an asparagus patch from seed. I carefully save my seed packets to use over several years and even harvest some seeds from my previous year’s plants so I don’t need to buy as many in the future.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2015

I still have some old flower pots from before, and these would make great containers for some of my vegetables. As you prepare to plant, though, it’s important to remember a few things that can increase your chance of success: Remember proper drainage: You need to make sure that your containers have good drainage.

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Growing Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Coined in 1973 by Liz Christy and her Green Guerrilla group in New York City, guerrilla gardening uses “seed grenades” as a way of introducing vegetation to empty lots in NYC in order to make the city look better. Sure, people do actually plant some of them, but I think throwing them is much more fun. Plan a mission.

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Los Angeles 213

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

AUGUST 13, 2012

How about helping them make a lasting gift for Mom? Making a garden stepping stone is not difficult or expensive, but does require some adult supervision. Here are some of the supplies suggested: Cement (a kind that makes a nice smooth surface, not the really gravelly kind) Water and a stir paddle to mix up with the cement.

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Giving Used Craft Crafts 188

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! Why not reuse and save some money! . #2 3 Easy Garden Plants for Kids. #9 How to Build a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden.

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Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 58