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Don’t Dig a Money Pit in Your Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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10 Frugal Tips For Earth Day

Saving Cents With Sense

Recycle – Of course you probably already know about this tip, and may have a recycling bin in your home. Tip: Try using newspaper instead of paper towels the next time you wash your windows. Not only will it save you money not buying as many paper towels, but it will get your windows streak-free!

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Ways To Reuse Old Items For Your Container Garden

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You might be surprised at the types of plants you can grow in a container garden. From using espaliering to grow apple trees in a container, to herbs, to a variety of vegetables , it’s possible to transform a small space into an effective container garden. Plant your little seeds in the bottom part.

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