Food Grow Your Own Health Plants 
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 24, 2012
Fifty years ago, this was the norm; almost every backyard had a veggie patch that supplemented the food bought at a store. Then life got busy, food was more readily available and was often flown in from further afield, making varieties available out of season. This means that you use natural products to feed and protect the plants.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 8, 2013
Which is the greener choice – commercially-farmed food or organically-farmed food? Let’s look at some of the facts surrounding these two methods of producing our food and find out which is the greener choice and how each one compares with helping us save money. Commercially Grown. Organically Grown. What Does Science Say?
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 12, 2012
I admit that I’m not the greenest person out there, although I am working to improve, from participating in my utility’s efforts to increase power from renewable resources to looking for local produce and food sources whenever possible. Going green can help improve your health, and save you money.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 8, 2014
My grandmother, who turned 102 earlier this year, remembers when “organic” wasn’t even a word used when talking about food. All food was natural in that it wasn’t coated with hundreds of toxic pesticides, fungicides, and any other cide you can think of. But back to the “organic” issue at hand. And we all know we don’t need more crap.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 16, 2013
If you want to improve your health and your sustainability, one of the best ways is to grow a garden. Caring for a garden offers opportunities for exercise outside, and it allows for you to ensure that the food you eat is responsibly grown. Grow Easy Items First. Create a Schedule. Use Starts. Make a Plan.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 15, 2014
If even a small garden isn’t an option, consider planting a container garden. I plan to do that this summer and plant some herbs as well as some lettuce and a tomato plant. My dreams of a large garden will need to wait until I own a home further in the suburbs. Get Growing' Buy Direct from the Farmer.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 25, 2012
Because the production of food has such a large carbon footprint, learning to eat sustainably is a great way to limit your impact on the earth. Here are some things we have learned that you too can put into practice in your household. Millions of tones of food are thrown away in western countries every year. Reduce Waste.
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