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Don’t Dig a Money Pit in Your Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Grow Plants That Will Thrive In Your Climate.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? This one my husband saved from his own childhood 10. We love old toys!

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What to Know About Growing a Balcony Container Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. You can do composting on a smaller scale, and even use mulch, to prepare your soil. Produce Suited for Container Gardening.

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Ways To Reuse Old Items For Your Container Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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10 Uses for Orange Peels

Saving Cents With Sense

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 3 Easy Garden Plants for Kids. #9 How to Build a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden.

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10 Uses for Orange Peels

Saving Cents With Sense

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 3 Easy Garden Plants for Kids. #9 How to Build a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden.

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How to Throw a Green Party

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most people have computers these days and an email account, so send out digital invitations, to save on paper, ink and postage. Print them yourself to save money. Ask the guests to RSVP by phone or email to save paper and postage. This saves you having to do a big clean-up and possibly uses less water and power.

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