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How to Learn About Gardening in a New Locale

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This summer we moved to Tucson, Arizona, and I learned that growing a garden in the desert is nothing like growing a garden in the Midwest. I found a Facebook group for gardening in Tucson. I thought I’d plant squash in my fall garden until the group let me know what grows when in Tucson. Local gardening classes.

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What Features Are Most Important When Buying (and Selling) a House?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We live in Tucson, a city that is popular with both families and snow birds (retirees who come to live here for the winter months or half the year). Since Tucson is so hot, we contemplated buying a house with a pool. The extra room could serve as a study or home office (and a guest room when we have guests).

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