Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2012

At our house the gardening catalogs started arriving last week. Plan your garden. Now is the time to plan your garden. Use them to help you learn about what species and varieties will do well in your yard or in your garden. Find a frugal source for the plants you want. Farmer’s markets also may sell plants.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2015

There are few healthier and better ways to save money than organically growing your own fruit and vegetables in your own garden. So if you’re interested in turning your garden-patch into a bowl of ripe produce, here’s how to start. So if you’re interested in turning your garden-patch into a bowl of ripe produce, here’s how to start.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 13, 2012

In previous years when we started our garden, we just partitioned part of our yard as vegetable garden areas. This year, we wanted to build a permanent above ground garden that we could maintain each year. The nice part about building your own box garden is that you can make it any size that you want. 4 corner Brackets.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 3, 2013

As the weather starts to warm up, it has many thinking of starting a garden in hopes of a bountiful summer crop. Start using all of your organic kitchen scraps to create your own compost pile which will lead to some amazing soil. Find Free Plants. Cool Garden Markers. I hope you have a great garden this year.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. If you think you’re going to come up short on cash, check out my 25 Ideas to Find Money. I was an avid gardener for many years.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2011

Going green for schools can be as simple as starting up a school vegetable garden, recycling waste or installing water tanks. These activities can be taken further by making the vegetable garden a kitchen garden and including the preparation and cooking of healthy meals in the curriculum.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 1, 2012

You may have a dedicated space where you grow food, but if you don’t, keep reading because the information here also applies to edible landscaping and container gardening. If no one but the puppy finds that beautiful harvest of dill and eggplant appealing, you may have wasted time and garden space.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

When the weather is nice, we love to find outdoor spaces to explore. My garden. Purple raspberries from my garden. I wait to find things that I love and then pretty much use them until they die. You never know what you’ll find with kids. Climbing a huge hill at a nearby park 2. helping out 7.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. In many localities, it’s possible to find stores that allow you to bring your own packaging. Find Ways to Re-Use as Much As You Can. There are numerous items that can be used in a container garden. Shop with a List.

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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. It comes with six vegetables and herbs seeds and is perfect for a windowsill garden. The post Tips for Finding the Perfect Gift for Mom’s Unique Personality appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense.

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 20, 2014

Articles include how-to projects, gardening basics, composting, beekeeping, roof-top gardening, preserving and freezing, and time and money-saving ideas. Find more Great Deals happening now. Don’t miss any of these fabulous finds! Remember magazines make great gifts because they give all year long.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Articles include how-to projects, gardening basics, composting, beekeeping, roof-top gardening, preserving and freezing, and time and money-saving ideas. Find more Great Deals happening now. Don’t miss any of these fabulous finds! Remember magazines make great gifts because they give all year long.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 25, 2014

Articles include how-to projects, gardening basics, composting, beekeeping, roof-top gardening, preserving and freezing, and time and money-saving ideas. Find more Great Deals happening now. Don’t miss any of these fabulous finds! Remember magazines make great gifts because they give all year long.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 24, 2013

Articles include how-to projects, gardening basics, composting, beekeeping, roof-top gardening, preserving and freezing, and time and money-saving ideas. Find More Deals: Hot Holiday Deals | Printable Coupons | Grocery & Drug Store Deals | . The post Urban Farm Magazine Subscription $4.50

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For the Mommas

MARCH 12, 2013

Articles include how-to projects, gardening basics, composting, beekeeping, roof-top gardening, preserving and freezing, and time and money-saving ideas. This offer expires at Wednesday 03/13/13 09:59 AM EST. Find More Deals: Hot Holiday Deals | Printable Coupons | Grocery & Drug Store Deals | . per year (70% off)!

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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. Organic farmers use natural fertilizers that feed the soil and improve its structure; these include compost and manures. Commercially Grown. What about you?

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 15, 2013

Articles include how-to projects, gardening basics, composting, beekeeping, roof-top gardening, preserving and freezing, and time and money-saving ideas. Find More Deals: Hot Holiday Deals | Printable Coupons | Grocery & Drug Store Deals | . Today only, subscribe to Fitness Magazine for only $3.99 per year (66% off)!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

A garden stepping stone for Mom, maybe?! Making a garden stepping stone is not difficult or expensive, but does require some adult supervision. What Is a Garden Stepping Stone? Garden Stepping Stone Craft Kits Hobby Lobby had several versions of kits to create a stepping stone. The most expensive was around $20.

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Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

This is the month to find your pot of gold! And March is National Frozen Food Month and this is the month you will find sales and coupons for various frozen foods brands — which means STOCK UP! Spring: Gardening equipment and seeds, bird feeders, spring cleaning supplies, allergy medicine, rain boots, umbrellas, and raincoats.

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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. Items to Avoid for Now: Grills: August and September you will find best prices on a grill. Clearance: Jackets, sweaters, umbrellas, rain boots, floral wreaths from Memorial Day.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Can’t believe I live here – a lake near my house Because I’ve lived so many different places, I’ve seen first-hand how good use of available resources can really improve overall community experiences, such as community gardens that utilize city-wide composting programs, to libraries, cycling infrastructure.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2013

On those 6 acres there are turkey (a family of 9 this year), American white tail deer (way too many for my garden), squirrels, raccoons, possums and wild cats. I used a grapefruit spoon to coax them out and then put them aside for the compost heap. Sometimes you can find it at farmer’s markets as well.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2016

But hold on – before you throw away all those orange peels, keep reading to find out 10 uses for orange peels. So, if you ever find yourself in a film directed by Sam Raimi, remember to bring a couple of orange peels along; it might just save you from a heart attack, brought upon by a camera flying through a cabin window. #8

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 22, 2011

You can also follow along in my gardening journey. Not only is it cutting down on your household waste, but it is producing organic soil to help you save in your garden and/or lawn. And just think of the money you’d save by less trips to the grocery store for produce! This is a biggie- because it takes recycling to the next step.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 26, 2015

But hold on – before you throw away all those orange peels, keep reading to find out 10 uses for orange peels. So, if you ever find yourself in a film directed by Sam Raimi, remember to bring a couple of orange peels along; it might just save you from a heart attack, brought upon by a camera flying through a cabin window. #8

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Used Home and Garden Re-use Gardening 40

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 26, 2015

With a 109% increase in the popularity of composting over the last 30 years it is no surprise that another highly popular item is the Honest Company’s biodegradable cloth wipes. San Diego, CA: “America’s Finest City” is one where you’re most likely to find people in flip flops – and with baby bumps. and Parland Pl.

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