Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 16, 2014

None of the trees have produced much fruit in the 5 years since I planted them. I have found that if I spray in February, before things start growing, I kill off whatever it is that is causing the issue, so I’ll do that after I prune, apply true paint and cut up the pruned branches on the compost heap. Pick up winter debris.

Gardening 167

Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Plants 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 16, 2012

History In 2006 I planted fruit trees, in anticipation of retiring and having time to pick and use the harvest. I planted them that fall, a dwarf pie cherry, an Elberta peach, a Lodi apple and a Braeburn apple. After snipping, I carefully painted the cut edges with tree paint. Will my tree investment ever pay off?

Flowers and Plants 201

Flowers and Plants Home and Garden Plants Gardening 201

Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 15, 2013

These DIY Monster Stick Puppets are a fun and frugal Halloween season craft that give your kids the chance to stretch their imaginations. Green (or color of your choice) craft paint. Paint brush. Apply a coat of paint in the color of your choice. For our sample monsters, we used a bright green. Frugal Fun'

Halloween 45

Halloween Crafts Craft Green And Frugal 45