Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2015

There are few healthier and better ways to save money than organically growing your own fruit and vegetables in your own garden. So if you’re interested in turning your garden-patch into a bowl of ripe produce, here’s how to start. Preparing your garden.

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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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Kylie Ofiu is the author of 365 Ways to Make Money. She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. 8.) Grow your own produce. So, what eco friendly methods have you put in place and how did they save you money?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2012

The most important strategy for how to garden over winter is preparation as the weather starts to cool down. With the right preparation, your garden will not only survive winter but also flourish. Here are some key strategies for successful winter gardening. Pre-winter garden clean-up. Winter watering.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Blanching is another nifty way to save money on organic vegetables all year-round. Buy Fresh Produce In-Season The ideal time to buy organic produce, or non-organic produce for that matter, is during its natural growing season. Grow Your Own If you haven’t done any gardening before, the key here is to start small.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

I’m regularly asked how to save money on produce. Here are a few things I personally do to save. You can also do things like grow your own garden, co-op, go to u-pick farms, and use coupons. Pin This To Pinterest. Aldi has everyday low prices on produce but also runs some UH-mazing weekly sales.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

Plant a Garden. Gardening is an enjoyable activity, and it can help you improve your sustainability. You don’t need a huge garden, either. In fact, if you are new to gardening, it might be better to start small. Even if you don’t have a lot of room, you can grow a container garden.

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