Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 19, 2013
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.
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. However, there are some produce items that need a little more growing space than what my old flower pots offer. You can do composting on a smaller scale, and even use mulch, to prepare your soil. Containers and Soil.
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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.
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.
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.
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! April Showers brings May Flowers! Other Items on Sale: Fresh-cut flowers and bikes.
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. Look for ways to reduce water consumption.
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