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Thrifty gardening Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Poke weed, dandelion greens, chickweed (according to Eat the Weeds ), are all good salad additions. Poke weed, dandelion greens, chickweed (according to Eat the Weeds ), are all good salad additions. Tip # 2 – Improve your soil frugally. Use compost, make your own. Tip # 1 – Go thrifty on seeds and plants.

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How to Start a Garden Frugally

Saving Cents With Sense

But if you consider a couple of these frugal alternatives it can save you some substantial money this spring. Did you know the best way to get great soil for free is right in your garbage can? Start using all of your organic kitchen scraps to create your own compost pile which will lead to some amazing soil. Find Free Plants.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We are co-hosting a bday party for a dear friend of mine this Saturday and we are in charge of all the food. Therefore the last couple days have been spent planning the menu and the groceries. Tomorrow we will start the cooking. We are also working on planning our trip to Asia. Last night we were up late trying to finalize a plan that would work.

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The Christmas Tree – Artificial or Real?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Living trees are grown through out Canada and North America as crops, providing green spaces near cities along with carbon eating capacity. Living trees are grown through out Canada and North America as crops, providing green spaces near cities along with carbon eating capacity. Do you use artificial trees or live cut real ones?

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Tips for Finding the Perfect Gift for Mom’s Unique Personality

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For the Green Goddess. She’s an earth mother fond of baking kale chips and reminding you to save energy, recycle and compost the banana peels. May is flower season after all, and the green goddess will love planting fresh perennials in the yard. " In other words, you’re on your own, kid. You too, Dad.

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10 Frugal Tips For Earth Day

Saving Cents With Sense

In honor of Earth Day, I wanted to share some ways that we can be frugal, yet also eco-friendly. 10 Frugal Tips for Earth Day. Not only will it save you money not buying as many paper towels, but it will get your windows streak-free! But there are other ways to recycle products, too. Read more about how it can save you Here.

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Gardening Tip | Starting with Seeds

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This is a Guest Post brought to you by Jenni Lafferty from Blue Eyes / Green Feet. Growing fruit, vegetables and herbs is frugal and fun. It will boost your confidence and may turn your thumb a brilliant shade of green simply by choosing the correct seeds for your climate and soil conditions. :: Seeds.