Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Composting is something my hubby and I do and love. Compost is possibly the most efficient and useful way of disposing of household waste; nearly 40% of this waste is compostable. Compost is then be used on the garden as an organic and valuable fertilizer and soil improver. Why make compost?

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Compost Composting Making Flowers and Plants 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Coined in 1973 by Liz Christy and her Green Guerrilla group in New York City, guerrilla gardening uses “seed grenades” as a way of introducing vegetation to empty lots in NYC in order to make the city look better. Want to get involved in doing some guerrilla gardening of your own? Sounds pretty civil indeed, if you ask me!

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Los Angeles 213

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 10, 2011

Last year, I chronicled my box garden conversion from random planting to the more calculated method, known as Square Foot Gardening. I had great success, but at the end of the season, I vowed that in 2011, I was going to replace all of the dirt in my box with new soil following the Square Foot Gardening recipe for a soil mix.

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Gardening Garden Compost Composting 147

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. Preparing your garden. Types of plants to grow. Selecting your soil. Maintenance.

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Grow Your Own Growing Saving Money Money 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 13, 2012

Whether you are a novice gardener or a master gardener, there are many free or low cost gardening seminars, workshops, and events happening at this time of year. You'll walk away with great information about this year's gardening trends, gardening techniques, and maybe even a plant or two. I chose broccoli.

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Gardening Garden Compost Composting 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 16, 2014

The sun on my face and the sight of grass peeking through the snow makes me think of lawn and garden tasks I need to do. Here are gardening related tasks I do in February to get ready for the coming spring. We live on the edge of the prairie and have planted native garden plants such as ornamental grasses. Get Growing'

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Plants 167

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. Perhaps you find a wild flower that you can dig up or get seeds from to put in your garden.

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Flowers and Plants Gardening Garden Frugal 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 7, 2011

First, you will want to create a compost pile that will produce organic fertilizer for your soil. There are also compost bins that you can purchase from home and garden stores that will hold your compost. These things, when broken down, provide excellent nutrients to the soil of an organic garden. Preparation.

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Grow Your Own Growing Organic Organization 145

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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Gardening Garden Building Plants 109

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

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. This post is a growing list of reviews from travel bloggers. I was an avid gardener for many years. How to Start & Maintain a Backyard Compost.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 1, 2012

Growing fruit, vegetables and herbs is frugal and fun. 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. Check into the possibility of a local non-profit organization who provide gardening programs.

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Gardening Garden Plants Growing 65

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. Grow from Seed. Start using all of your organic kitchen scraps to create your own compost pile which will lead to some amazing soil. Cool Garden Markers. I hope you have a great garden this year.

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Gardening Garden Frugal Home and Garden 61

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. My garden. I designed everything, built the cedar beds from scratch, put up wire fencing, built vertical growing structures, and hauled in the soil. Purple raspberries from my garden. Enjoying some outdoor time.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 186

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. Live Butterfly Garden – I wrote about this activity a few years ago and it is still a favorite summer memory. I was an avid gardener for many years.

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2019 Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Growing up, my re-used T-shirts as dust rags and other cleaning supplies. There are numerous items that can be used in a container garden. You can re-use newspapers and other items as garden mulch. Compost kitchen waste to feed your garden. Find Ways to Re-Use as Much As You Can. You can do the same.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

A guide for those in cities or suburbs looking to become more self-sufficient by growing some of their own food and treading lightly on the environment in the space they have. Articles include how-to projects, gardening basics, composting, beekeeping, roof-top gardening, preserving and freezing, and time and money-saving ideas.

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Magazines ING Direct Compost Composting 72

Couponing 101

AUGUST 29, 2012

This is a GREAT magazine if you’re interesting in gardening, but don’t have very much backyard space at your house. Here is some info: “A guide for those in cities or suburbs looking to become more self-sufficient by growing some of their own food and treading lightly on the environment in the space they have.

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Magazines Compost Composting Backyard 81

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 1, 2011

Compost kitchen scraps. Grow our own garden of veggies. Participate in a CSA for extra produce that we don’t grow. Compost our leaves and grass. Compost our leaves and grass. Use compostable garbage bags. Buy as many organic and local foods as we can. Use reusable fabric bags for shopping.

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Money Green Compost Composting 124

For the Mommas

JANUARY 13, 2015

A guide for those in cities or suburbs looking to become more self-sufficient by growing some of their own food and treading lightly on the environment in the space they have. Articles include how-to projects, gardening basics, composting, beekeeping, roof-top gardening, preserving and freezing, and time and money-saving ideas.

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Magazines Compost Composting Gardening 40

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 5, 2012

About Urban Farm Magazine : A guide for those in cities or suburbs looking to become more self-sufficient by growing some of their own food and treadig lightly on the environment in the space they have. This offer expires at Thursday 04/05/12 11:59 PM EST EST. ©2009-11 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.

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Magazines Compost Composting Gardening 63

For the Mommas

JULY 25, 2014

Urban Farm is a guide for those in cities or suburbs looking to become more self-sufficient by growing some of their own food and treading lightly on the environment in the space they have. Articles include how-to projects, gardening basics, composting, beekeeping, roof-top gardening, preserving and freezing, and time and money-saving ideas.

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Oprah Magazines Compost Composting 51

Saving With Shellie

MAY 20, 2014

About Urban Farm Magazine : A guide for those in cities or suburbs looking to become more self-sufficient by growing some of their own food and treading lightly on the environment in the space they have. Remember magazines make great gifts because they give all year long.

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Magazines Compost Composting Frugal Lives 55

For the Mommas

AUGUST 9, 2012

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Magazines Home and Garden Discount Compost 51

For the Mommas

APRIL 5, 2012

About Urban Farm Magazine: A guide for those in cities or suburbs looking to become more self-sufficient by growing some of their own food and treading lightly on the environment in the space they have. This deal will be valid through tonight, April 5th at midnight (EST).

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Magazines Compost Composting April 69

For the Mommas

AUGUST 29, 2012

A guide for those in cities or suburbs looking to become more self-sufficient by growing some of their own food and treading lightly on the environment in the space they have. Articles include how-to projects, gardening basics, composting, beekeeping, roof-top gardening, preserving and freezing, and time and money-saving ideas.

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Magazines Compost Composting Gardening 49

For the Mommas

MAY 18, 2012

About Urban Farm Magazine: A guide for those in cities or suburbs looking to become more self-sufficient by growing some of their own food and treading lightly on the environment in the space they have. Better Homes and Gardens Magazine Subscription | $3.75 This deal will be valid through tonight, May 18th at midnight (EST).

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Magazines Home and Garden Compost Composting 58

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 22, 2011

From composting and saving rain water to using cloth napkins and reusable grocery bags, I have made many changes in my life over the last 20 years. When I was a college sophomore, I didn't even know how to cook scrambled eggs, let alone grow my own food. Earth Day has come a long way. I have come a long way too.

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Compost Composting College Home and Garden 127

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

A guide for those in cities or suburbs looking to become more self-sufficient by growing some of their own food and treading lightly on the environment in the space they have. Articles include how-to projects, gardening basics, composting, beekeeping, roof-top gardening, preserving and freezing, and time and money-saving ideas.

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Magazines Compost Composting Gardening 49

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

About Urban Farm Magazine : A guide for those in cities or suburbs looking to become more self-sufficient by growing some of their own food and treading lightly on the environment in the space they have. Remember magazines make great gifts because they give all year long.

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Magazines Compost Composting Frugal Lives 45

For the Mommas

JANUARY 24, 2013

A guide for those in cities or suburbs looking to become more self-sufficient by growing some of their own food and treading lightly on the environment in the space they have. Articles include how-to projects, gardening basics, composting, beekeeping, roof-top gardening, preserving and freezing, and time and money-saving ideas.

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Magazines Compost Composting Gardening 45

Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 29, 2012

About this magazine: A guide for those in cities or suburbs looking to become more self-sufficient by growing some of their own food and treading lightly on the environment in the space they have.

Magazines 45

Magazines Compost Composting Gardening 45

Saving With Shellie

JULY 25, 2014

About Urban Farm Magazine : A guide for those in cities or suburbs looking to become more self-sufficient by growing some of their own food and treading lightly on the environment in the space they have. Remember magazines make great gifts because they give all year long.

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Magazines Compost Composting Frugal Lives 45

Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 9, 2012

About this magazine: A guide for those in cities or suburbs looking to become more self-sufficient by growing some of their own food and treadig lightly on the environment in the space they have.

Magazines 45

Magazines Compost Composting Gardening 45

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

A guide for those in cities or suburbs looking to become more self-sufficient by growing some of their own food and treading lightly on the environment in the space they have. Articles include how-to projects, gardening basics, composting, beekeeping, roof-top gardening, preserving and freezing, and time and money-saving ideas.

Louisiana 51

Louisiana Magazines Home and Garden Compost 51

Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

About this magazine: Urban Farm Magazine is a guide for those in cities or suburbs looking to become more self-sufficient by growing some of their own food and treading lightly on the environment in the space they have.

Magazines 45

Magazines Compost Composting Gardening 45

Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

About Urban Farm Magazine : A guide for those in cities or suburbs looking to become more self-sufficient by growing some of their own food and treading lightly on the environment in the space they have. Remember magazines make great gifts because they give all year long.

Magazines 45

Magazines Compost Composting Gardening 45

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

A guide for those in cities or suburbs looking to become more self-sufficient by growing some of their own food and treading lightly on the environment in the space they have. Articles include how-to projects, gardening basics, composting, beekeeping, roof-top gardening, preserving and freezing, and time and money-saving ideas.

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Magazines Home and Garden Renovation Compost 63