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Thrifty gardening Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are 4 thrifty gardening tips for you if you are planning a garden this year. Tip # 1 – Go thrifty on seeds and plants. What kid hasn’t suspended a sweet potato with toothpicks over a glass jar of water and watched the magic? The University of Illinois Extension can get you up to speed on those.

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Ways to Make Your Next Move More Eco Friendly

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We recently moved halfway across the country from Illinois to Arizona. When we started unpacking at our new house, I was shocked by how much paper waste there was. I know the moving company needed to pack things carefully to protect themselves from liability, but we were literally awash in a sea of paper and boxes for days.