Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2019

You may also want to plant more flora that don’t need a lot of water. No, composting doesn’t require a lot of space. Simply dedicate a container where you’ll deposit compostable materials, ideally with a good cover. Every little bit counts when it comes to saving the environment. Harness the Power of the Sun.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 18, 2016

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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2015

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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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 10, 2012

In place of wood chips, we buy leaf compost from our township. I also need to figure out what we are going to plant under our bay window. We have planted several things there and they have not survived. While plants in other areas of the landscape have flourished. and more WEEDS. Much more appealing. Thanks for reading.

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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!). Sure – take a look at the catalogs or online sites selling plants and seeds. Plan your garden.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 17, 2014

Sprinkle fresh grounds around plant beds or any other areas where you would like to keep out pests. Composting – The rich minerals left behind in the grounds helps the degradation process. Mix with lye to further the breakdown and worms really like the grounds so it is a multi-faceted support to composting. Rinse thoroughly.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

Once you have a total, you know the amount you need to start saving for and it’s not too late to find the funds. Front-Yard Landscaping: 15 Tips To Help You Design Your Landscape and Save Money. How to Start & Maintain a Backyard Compost. That number is what you need to save each month for next year.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 28, 2011

In this way the heating systems in an Earthship are similar, in an abstract sense, to the manner in which commercial power plants combine concentrated solar energy with Stirling engines. Using an Earthship Layout to Save Money on Heating and Lighting. Related posts: Patience: A Saving Money Must. Five Great Money Saving Tips.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 13, 2012

We planted the new plants that were growing in the repurposed egg carton that I constructed 2 weeks ago. Decide on the size of your garden bed, what you want to go, and find out how much room each plant needs because they will expand and can take over nearby plants (like my “ killer cucumbers ” from my first garden experience).

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 21, 2016

Origins: Make any skincare purchase during Earth Month & we’ll plant a tree. They have planted over 500,000. And more : Best Buy: Save up to 30 percent off major household appliances in The Earth Day Sale until April 30. Door-to-door Organics: Save $10 on a produce box with promo code SHERPA10 until April 25.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2011

The good thing with implementing eco-friendly initiatives in schools is that they often represent a cost saving as well as helping the planet. Recycling the school’s waste can include establishing composting systems and worm farms to use as fertilizers for the garden.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 1, 2012

It’s helpful to have information about the varieties of each plant on your list that will grow well in your area. Some offer resources such as seeds, plants and compost in return for your willingness to share what you grow with friends, neighbors or the local soup kitchen. For example, in my area we plant tomatoes mid-March.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 3, 2013

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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Coupons Do Work

JUNE 12, 2016

Gardening: Plants, flowers, seeds, watering cans, plant food, soil, weed killers, mulch, compost buckets, water hoses. You probably should avoid buying predictable gifts such as grills and shirt-and-tie combos, which won’t offer much in terms of savings.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

Front-Yard Landscaping: 15 Tips To Help You Design Your Landscape and Save Money. How to Start & Maintain a Backyard Compost. I have over 40 gardening posts in my archives , with topics ranging vertical gardening, square foot gardening, planting vegetables and herbs, composting, recipes from my gardening harvest, and more.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 7, 2013

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? This is especially true if your mother happens to live far away.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

Hopefully these tips can help you not only help the environment, but also help you save your cash, which is always welcomed! Not only will it save you money not buying as many paper towels, but it will get your windows streak-free! And just think of the money you’d save by less trips to the grocery store for produce!

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JUNE 21, 2014

Free Udi’s Bun on your Smashburger order (save $1) *through 6/22 $1/1 and $1.50/1 And: Organic Gardening, Garden Design, Composting and Companion Planting for Beginners. You can cancel subscribe & save subscriptions at any time under your account. shipped with subscribe & save.

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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! #1 3 Easy Garden Plants for Kids. #9 Right now is the time to stock up on this vitamin C packing fruit.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 26, 2015

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 Right now is the time to stock up on this vitamin C packing fruit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Remover the cube and plant a big kiss on your partner. Own the Dollar tells us how we can save $50 a day. How to Save Money shares with us how shopping at Costco can save us cash. The Saved Quarter tells us how we can save money on laundry. You can try one or all ten; it’s up to you. Going Green.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2013

Let’s look at some of the facts surrounding these two methods of producing our food and find out which is the greener choice and how each one compares with helping us save money. These farms are often mono-culture that is, a single plant type is grown over a large space, often many acres, and the same crop is replanted year after year.

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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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Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

What you can save on, what to expect to go on sale, each month, a list of awesome things to stock up on for the entire year ! … This is a way to plan your purchases by month for the entire year and a great way to budget and save money! The Best Time to Buy Anything During the Year from January to December. The best guide !

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

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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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 17, 2015

MyMixx Savings. Buy 3; B2G1 MyMixx savings. Dasani Sparkling Water, 12 pk 12 oz - $4.50 - Save $1.00 1 MyMixx savings. L bottles - $4.50 - Save $1.00 1 MyMixx savings. Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream, 14 oz - $4.99 - Save $1.00 Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream, 14 oz - $4.99 - Save $1.00 Save $1.00

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