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How to Learn About Gardening in a New Locale

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I plant my seeds indoors in February, wait for the last frost in May (sometimes until the end of May) to plant the vegetables outside, grow everything and hope that the longer growing plants like tomatoes can finish their growth before the first frost (which isn’t always likely). The garden is planted in February.

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Free Gardening 101: Friendship Gardens Kindle Edition

For the Mommas

Friendship Gardens is a nonprofit project teaching gardening and growing food for Friendship Trays, Charlotte’s meals on wheels program. This ebook is their ‘Gardening 101’ guide designed to help gardeners grow more food. You can download the Kindle app for your Blackberry, iPhone, Mac, or PC here.

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The Food Company Nashville a Hidden Gem in Green Hills

Saving Everyday

Even though I’ve lived in Nashville for nearly six years now, I didn’t know about The Food Company until a few months ago. You order at the counter, and they bring the food to your table. The Food Company also has several options for gluten-free and vegetarian diners. The Food Company. The artichoke spread makes it!

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5 Tips on How to Prevent Diabetes

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The most effective way to lose excess weight, and then maintain a healthy weight range, is to change your diet and improve your nutrition. Cook your own meals at home and avoid fast food and highly-processed foods. The bulk of what you eat should be plant foods, eaten raw or just lightly steamed. Wholegrains.

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Amazon Deals & Steals: Britax Convertible Seat, Munchkin Feeding Set, Magformers, Razer Mouse and More

For the Mommas

I have four kids ranging from 2-7. This Fresh Feeding Set includes baby food grinder and fresh food feeder and is ideal for fresh fruits and vegetables. The Panacea Products Forged 3-Tier Plant Stande is a steal for you planting enthusiasts. Get the Panacea 3-Tier Plant Stande for only $70.33

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The Greener Option: Natural Beauty Products vs. Synthetic

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The range of beauty products available today is staggering, making it difficult to make the most appropriate choices. Natural can be assumed to mean that the ingredients have been derived from natural sources like plants, animals and naturally occurring minerals. Which is greener – natural or synthetic beauty products? .

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Free eBook: The Seasons on Henry’s Farm

Couponing 101

There, Henry Brockman and his family — five generations of farmers, including sister Terra — farm in a way that produces healthy, nutritious food without despoiling the land. Terra Brockman tells their story in the form of a yearlong diary/memoir — with recipes — that takes readers through each season of life on the farm.