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Thrifty gardening Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Tip # 1 – Go thrifty on seeds and plants. 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.” Trade for plants and seeds.

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Guerrilla Gardening And Seed Bombing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Sure, people do actually plant some of them, but I think throwing them is much more fun. Plan a mission.

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Lawn and Garden Tasks To Do Before the Thaw

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. None of the trees have produced much fruit in the 5 years since I planted them. My fruit trees are susceptible to a fungus or bug that makes the leaves turn red and die. We live and die by the seasons.

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How to Start a Garden Frugally

Saving Cents With Sense

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. What other frugal gardening tips would you add to my post?

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Gardening Tip | Starting with Seeds

Saving With Shellie

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. Make a list of foods that your family will eat. It’s helpful to have information about the varieties of each plant on your list that will grow well in your area.

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

Saving Cents With Sense

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. 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? You too, Dad. For the Foodie Mom.

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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. Make your own. Grow Your Own: Planting your own vegetables, fruit, and herbs can save you money, but it can also reduce the use of chemical pesticides. Plant a Tree. Buy in season.

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