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Foods You Need to Buy Organic, and Foods You Don’t

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My grandmother, who turned 102 earlier this year, remembers when “organic” wasn’t even a word used when talking about food. Not all farmers at the markets are certified organic (it’s VERY expensive to get that certification) but they do still grow their food without chemicals or added hormones.

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It’s Time to Plan Your Frugal Spring Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When your plant arrives, it is easy to dig up the soil, slide in the plant and give it a drink. Free is sometimes cheapest (unless you spend money prepping for a free plant that won’t grow in your area). Perhaps you find a wild flower that you can dig up or get seeds from to put in your garden.