Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 24, 2012
There really is nothing like the experience of eating something that you have just picked fresh from your own garden. More and more people like myself are returning to the joy of growing vegetables, herbs and even eggs right in their own backyards. Gradually, the home veggie garden became obsolete.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 19, 2013
You were going to save a bundle on your grocery bill by growing your own vegetables and herbs. Instead, you broke your budget buying every gadget from the big box gardening store – not to mention the pricier mature plants and the chemicals to make them grow faster and produce more.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 6, 2013
It might take longer to become as green as you want to be, but you are more likely to see permanent changes. Start with these 7 simple ways to go green in 2013, and stick with them, and you will not only find yourself living more sustainably, but you will also feel energized to tackle some of the bigger behavioral changes next year: 1.
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. For the beginner, though, gardening can present a number of challenges.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 12, 2012
One thing I have noticed, though, is that taking green actions can benefit more than just the environment. Going green can help improve your health, and save you money. Going Green = Increased Activity When you look for greener ways to live, you are more likely to increase your physical activity.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 24, 2014
Now, as an adult with her own home and garden, composting is (pathetically?) There’s nothing happier to a wannabe gardener! Composting attracts bees, worms, and other bugs which help your garden thrive. Composting is a great way to help your plants grow. Go Green' Why Compost?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 14, 2012
It might even be cheaper than buying from your conventional grocery store. Vegetables, such as asparagus, green beans, spinach, broccoli, and cauliflower, are all great candidates. Grow Your Own If you haven’t done any gardening before, the key here is to start small. Whole Foods charges upwards of $3.00
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