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The Advantages of Root Cellaring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. In good years our gardens can be bountiful, throwing off much more food than we can consume before it goes bad.

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Control Your Bagworms – Economically and Organically

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If they manage to strip all the leaves off the tree they stared with, the larvae drop off the tree and crawl to another to get food. The cost is a bit of your time and possibly a few bucks to buy some kerosene or gasoline or other lighter fluid. The next year, you may find that you are re-infested and may need to repeat the procedure.