Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Coined in 1973 by Liz Christy and her Green Guerrilla group in New York City, guerrilla gardening uses “seed grenades” as a way of introducing vegetation to empty lots in NYC in order to make the city look better. Sure, people do actually plant some of them, but I think throwing them is much more fun. Plan a mission.

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Los Angeles 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2013

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. Our grocery budget dropped by over $40 per week in the third year of my gardening efforts and it gets better every year.

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Money 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 18, 2014

You already clean your home with nontoxic cleaners, so wouldn’t it make sense that you should also be doing something natural to clean the air you breathe, too? According to NASA, it is recommended that a 2,000 square foot house have at least 15-18 plants in them… which is a lot. Spider Plant. Baby Rubber Plant.

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Plants Cleaning Home Home and Garden 169

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 2, 2022

There was nothing too special about my frugal shenanigans in September, other than just trying to be better with every purchase that I make. Garden Harvest. I planted a small garden this year: 2 tomato plants, 1 cucumber, 1 pepper plant that sadly didn’t make it, and 1 butternut squash.

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September Frugal Plants Pop Tarts 130

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. Protect young trees and shrubs.

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Flowers and Plants Gardening Garden Plants 200

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 30, 2011

The summer garden season is winding down for me. As I begin to clear out the garden, I am making notes for next year. I have been keeping a garden notebook ever since I started my garden back in the summer of 2002 and it comes in handy year after year. Do you keep a garden notebook? Thanks for reading.

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Plants 153

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2013

I remember, as a child, spending hours in the garden with my mother. We would pull weeds, pick produce, plant seeds , water, and generally putter in the garden. Now that I am older and have a home of my own, I realize how much work a garden can be. However, don’t make the rookie mistake that I made.

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Gardening Garden Home and Garden Landscaping 196

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 23, 2012

The weather this past weekend was gorgeous, so I took advantage of it and finally planted my vegetable and herb garden. I converted to a square foot garden in 2010 and it really changed the way that I garden. It is an efficient way of gardening. I referred to my garden notes from 2011 to plan this year.

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Gardening Garden Plants Library 127

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

I am so excited to finally get my garden started this season! I know it is still a tad early for plants outside, since we may have a few more cold spells, but it is perfect timing to plant seeds in doors. New to Gardening? If you are new to planting, or think that a garden isn’t for you, I encourage you to start one!

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Plants Gardening Garden Home and Garden 79

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2012

At our house the gardening catalogs started arriving last week. Burpee’s, Henry Fields, Stark Brothers, K Van Bourgondien & Sons, Van Enselen inc, John Scheepers Inc, Gurney’s, Henry Field’s, and Jung Seeds & Plants have all arrived in our mailbox (we are on a lot of lists!). Plan your garden.

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Flowers and Plants Gardening Garden Frugal 185

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. Then life got busy, food was more readily available and was often flown in from further afield, making varieties available out of season. Gradually, the home veggie garden became obsolete.

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Gardening Garden Health Home and Garden 267

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 16, 2014

The sun on my face and the sight of grass peeking through the snow makes me think of lawn and garden tasks I need to do. Here are gardening related tasks I do in February to get ready for the coming spring. None of the trees have produced much fruit in the 5 years since I planted them. Prune fruit trees. Get Growing'

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Plants 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2015

One of the things I enjoyed about living in a home was the gardening. I’m starting to grow an indoor herb garden, but I also want to be able to grow certain vegetables, even though I’m in an apartment. This is where the balcony container garden comes in handy. A little preparation is likely to bring success.

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Growing Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Compost is then be used on the garden as an organic and valuable fertilizer and soil improver. Make use of this wonderful garden asset like us by learning how to make your own compost. Why make compost? My summer garden can’t get enough of the stuff. What can be composted? .

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Compost Composting Making Flowers and Plants 187

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 13, 2011

I have officially started my garden this year and I’m already looking forward to the fresh veggies I’ll have this summer! I picked up organic seeds and planted yellow squash, tomatoes, jalapenos, cucumber, lettuce, cilantro, and basil. 3 Easy Garden Plants for Kids. 3 Easy Garden Plants for Kids.

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Plants Gardening Garden Frugal 69

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

I couldn’t keep an aloe plant alive. I blame my cat, but regardless, keeping plants alive has been a difficult journey. Not only do they come in different shapes and colors, some can grow flowers, they need very little attention, and they can sprout new plants from their own leaves!! They also make for great gifts!

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Gardening Garden Flowers and Plants Plants 67

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 14, 2014

Easy Plant Food Recipes with Three Ingredients or Less. Could your plants and flowers use a little pick me up? If so, it sounds like your plants are hungry for a snack, and the perfect plant food can do the trick. You can make your own! Easy Plant Food Recipes with Three Ingredients or Less: 1. Store well.

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Plants Flowers and Plants Recipes Food 103

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2014

To make money management something you enjoy and to successfully incorporate it into your daily life, you have to get excited about it. Those small and steady contributions are what make the big things happen. Money stopped being a burden and became a hobby, something I enjoyed and thrived on- literally. How to Start. Money Tips'

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Hobby Money Making Goals 189

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 13, 2012

Whether you are a novice gardener or a master gardener, there are many free or low cost gardening seminars, workshops, and events happening at this time of year. You'll walk away with great information about this year's gardening trends, gardening techniques, and maybe even a plant or two. I chose broccoli.

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Gardening Garden Compost Composting 127

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 13, 2012

In previous years when we started our garden, we just partitioned part of our yard as vegetable garden areas. This year, we wanted to build a permanent above ground garden that we could maintain each year. The nice part about building your own box garden is that you can make it any size that you want. Tape measure.

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Gardening Garden Building Plants 109

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 17, 2011

I was able to plant my herbs in my square foot garden on Monday, before the rains came in. I have always planted parsley and rosemary, but this year I added a few more. A few of them are labeled 'tender' perennial, so we'll see next year if they make it through the zone 6 winters. What herbs do you grow in your garden?

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Gardening Garden Growing Plants 127

Couponing 101

JULY 1, 2014

Are you a gardener? Want to add a little something to your garden to make it pretty? Download this FREE eBook: Garden Craft Ideas ! This eBook contains a nice variety of garden crafts: flower pots, watering cans, plant stakes, garden decorations, and more!

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Gardening Garden Craft Crafts 69

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 22, 2013

Whether you''re a new or experienced gardener, this week''s collection includes a variety of gardening tips for everyone! Learn how to garden without a big budget or a lot of space, discover tips for organic gardening and preserving your harvest, and get organized with custom printables.

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Gardening Garden Green And Frugal Canning 100

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 23, 2011

I posted this earlier on Facebook – but wanted to let you all know that Lowe’s has tomato and pepper plants on sale today for only $.50 It sounds like this is nationwide – but you can check your local ad online to make sure. My Lowe’s had a variety of tomato plants (including cherry tomatoes, which grow really well!)

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Plants Gardening Garden Converse 77

For the Mommas

MARCH 5, 2015

Pledge now to be a Butterfly Hero and plant a garden that provides food, water and places for monarchs to lay their eggs. This kit will help you learn how to plant the right plants that will help the monarch and other pollinators thrive. A list of milkweed and nectar plants native to your region.

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Flowers and Plants Gardening Garden Home and Garden 40

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

My garden. Over the years, I’ve invested small amounts at a time, extending my growing space, adding several types of berries, planting cherry trees, and growing an asparagus patch from seed. Purple raspberries from my garden. It was helpful in making sure I had everything we needed without overbuying. helping out 7.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 187

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. You can use it in potted plants or garden beds.

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Compost Composting Home and Garden Plants 222

For the Mommas

MAY 29, 2012

There is a new limited Osmocote Plant Food Rebate available. rebate when you purchase Osmocote 3-lb outdoor and indoor plant food now through June 30th, 2012. Walmart has the 3 lb package on sale at $10.84 , making this just $.84 Sign up for Home Depot Garden Club for valuable coupons. Receive a $10.00 84 after rebate.

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Plants Rebates Food Home Depot 68

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 3, 2013

As the weather starts to warm up, it has many thinking of starting a garden in hopes of a bountiful summer crop. But if you are not careful it can get quite expensive when you start factoring in the cost of plants, soil, fertilizer, containers, and mulch. Find Free Plants. Cool Garden Markers. Good Soil on the Cheap.

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Gardening Garden Frugal Home and Garden 61

For the Mommas

APRIL 9, 2016

FREE Butterfly Garden Starter Kit with Photo Submission. Receive a FREE Butterfly Garden Starter Kit when you fill out this short form and upload a photo of yourself making the American Sign Language Sign for Butterfly! Your Butterfly Garden Starter Kit includes: Seed packet with native milkweed or a flowering nectar plant.

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Flowers and Plants Gardening Garden Photos 40

Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Commemorative Gardens Creating a tranquil garden space dedicated to your beloved pet can serve as a peaceful sanctuary for remembrance. Here are some options for your commemorative garden: Pet Memorial Stone: Place a personalized memorial stone in your garden, engraved with your pet’s name, dates, and a special quote or message.

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Pets Flowers and Plants San Diego Gardening 52

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 1, 2012

You may have a dedicated space where you grow food, but if you don’t, keep reading because the information here also applies to edible landscaping and container gardening. Make a list of foods that your family will eat. It’s helpful to have information about the varieties of each plant on your list that will grow well in your area.

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Gardening Garden Plants Growing 65

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 13, 2012

I know it has been several weeks since I have posted an update on the garden – but the good news is that it is doing amazing! Actually I’m shocked how big the tomato plants are getting. We had cherry tomatoes in the past, but I don’t remember the plants being so tall. So tell me, how is your garden growing?

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Gardening Garden Arizona Home and Garden 77

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Thru 12/14, Just, Egg, Plant-Based Scramble (12 oz) is priced at $3.94 Ibotta Rebate to stack on this deal That will make the final price just $1.44 Buy (1) Just, Egg, Plant-Based Scramble (12 oz) – $3.94 Buy (1) Just, Egg, Plant-Based Scramble (12 oz) – $3.94 any ONE (1) Olive Garden Salad Dressing.

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Walmart Salad Dressing Plants Rebates 59

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Thru 12/14, Just, Egg, Plant-Based Scramble (12 oz) is priced at $3.99 Ibotta Rebate to stack on this deal That will make the final price just $1.49 Buy (1) Just, Egg, Plant-Based Scramble (12 oz) – $3.99 Buy (1) Just, Egg, Plant-Based Scramble (12 oz) – $3.99 any ONE (1) Olive Garden Salad Dressing.

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Salad Dressing Plants Rebates Gardening 59

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2020

I’ll grill them for our Salad Bar nights and also make my Crispy Parmesan Chicken Tenders. I planted parsley last year and forgot about it after the growing season was over. When I went out to start cleaning my garden to prepare for this year, I found a beautiful parsley plant. I froze 8-9 tenders per container.

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2020 Frugal April Green And Frugal 182

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 13, 2013

If you enjoy gardening during the springtime and summer, you probably know that pests are a big part of the job. The first step in finding the rest pest control plan for your home garden is to figure out exactly what kind of pests you are dealing with. Solution Number One: Companion Planting. Not impressed? All rights reserved.

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Gardening Garden Home Home and Garden 67