Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2017

We planted, tended and harvested from a vegetable garden even when we rented a quadraplex. I came from a long line of farmers, who always had gardens. If you give the same care to you finances that you give your garden, both should grow. Most gardens and landscapes are best with a variety of plantings. So do finances.

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Finance Growing Flowers and Plants Gardening 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2012

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. Some folks have added freezers or second refrigerators to store the excess.

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Advantage Home and Garden Canning Gardening 210

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2012

I also routinely dry herbs from my garden so that I have my own all year. If you have a garden, much of your produce can be bottled or frozen and used in your food storage scheme. Another strategy to employ is to preserve your own food. Last year, I made applesauce from my apple harvest. So, what do you do for food storage?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 27, 2012

Building model airplanes, for example, might have gone by the wayside with the recession because it is a hobby that can quickly get expensive. Simply search for something that you are interested in such as baking, horseback riding, guns and ammunition, gardening, etc.

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Hobby Family Cheap Inexpensive 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2014

This was in the 1980s, deep in the recession. However, what I’m guessing that many don’t know is that SNAP benefits can be used to buy seeds to plant vegetables and fruits in a home garden. They could also plant their vegetables in a community garden space. He couldn’t find a job for another two years.

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Plants Gardening Garden Home and Garden 160

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

With the advent of the Great Recession, today’s populations are re-learning frugality and expense reduction. Weeding gardens $150 a year for 40 years totals $6000. This post was written by Marie. . Through the harsh reality of real scarcity in our own personal financial situation, we learned those lessons over 40 years ago.

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