Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2013

Chances are that at least some of the time you bring your own bagged lunch to work or to school. And when I think back to when I worked in the corporate world, I remember how much money I spent going out until I switched to bringing my own lunch from home! Just stop using disposables. Washable plates and bowls.

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Lunch Lunches Reuse Compost 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2013

Surely, you will be that expert gardener who figures a way to make it work, right? Compost Yard And Garden Waste. Instead, use composted yard and garden waste. You can purchase commercial composting bins or build a pen with fence posts and chicken wire. Sometimes the opposite is true. Get Growing'

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Money 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2015

Wine boxes, barrels, watering cans, and large tubs can all be converted into containers that will work well on your balcony. Compost and mulch: Just as you can enrich the soil in a more traditional garden, it’s possible to do the same with your container garden. Produce Suited for Container Gardening.

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Growing Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants 100

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

I save money where I can, reusing old food containers for my multitude of seasonal seedlings, getting free five-gallon buckets from the bakery to use for extra growing space, making compost from our fruit and vegetable scraps, and starting almost everything from seed. It worked, but only created about 1/3 of a new stick!

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Over the years, their “bombs” have taken many different forms, from the first condom-filled versions to mud and clay seed balls to hollowed-out eggs filled with wildflower seeds, compost, and water. The community there shares pictures of their work along with a Facebook page. Bag some bags.

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Los Angeles 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From taking good care of your car, to properly caring for your clothing, to keeping your appliances in working order, taking care of what you already have helps it last longer. Compost kitchen waste to feed your garden. If you take care of what you already have, you won’t need to make as many purchases. You can do the same.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

As the shell breaks down, it acts as part of the compost , and it is also a natural slug repellent. Container Garden Ideas As you create your container garden, think of the items that you might be able to reuse. This can also work for old trunks and chests, and old wooden containers. Plant your little seeds in the bottom part.

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Reuse Gardening Garden Plants 228