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How to Learn About Gardening in a New Locale

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I was born and raised in the Midwest, primarily in Michigan and Illinois. A fall garden can be planted in early October, and that garden can produce most of the winter as long as it’s protected from frost and the occasional freeze. Seeds for the spring garden are planted indoors in December. Local gardening classes.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan. 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. I wait to find things that I love and then pretty much use them until they die.

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5 Home Remodeling Projects to Boost Your Property Value in Grand Rapids

Koupon Karen

The city in Michigan has a flourishing economy. It will allow you to improve the bathroom’s functionality and layout, allowing you to make better use of the space. If you’re unsure about how to decorate the space , take inspiration from these ideas: You can arrange plants on a wall to create a unique plant wall on your patio.

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Meijer Ad with Coupon Deals: Week of 1/1/17 for Michigan

Coupons Do Work

In that case, you may use both the digital coupon and a paper manufacturer coupon on the same item. Buy (1); Use (1) $0.55/1 Buy (1); Use (1) $0.55/1 Buy (2); Use (1) $0.75/2 Buy (2); Use (1) $0.75/2 Buy (2); Use (1) $0.75/2 Buy (2); Use (1) $0.75/2 Buy (1) Pepsi Zero; Use (1) $1.00/1

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Cereal Deals of the Week at Various Stores : Week 1/10

Coupons Do Work

Buy 1; Use $1.00/1 Buy 1; Use $1.00/1 Buy 2 : Use $1.00/2 Buy 2 : Use $1.00/2 Buy 2; Use $1.00/2 Buy 2; Use $1.00/2 Buy 2; Use 2 $0.75/1 Buy 2; Use 2 $0.75/1 Buy 2; Use $1.00/2 Buy 2; Use $1.00/2 Buy 2; Use $1.00/2 Buy 2; Use $1.00/2 Stacks With . - $1.00/2

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Control Your Bagworms – Economically and Organically

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They plant some really nice foundation evergreen bushes and think they are done. In a couple of months, the worms have completely stripped the leaves, killing the plants. Bagworms, Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis, are moths that live in a silk bag covered with plant debris. I’ve seen it happen to my neighbors. Go Green'