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Last year we joined a community garden to grow our own organic produce. I am a country girl at heart who currently lives in a city-bound apartment, so the simple fact of having earth to work made me giddy. We started in July in the middle of the hottest summer in Texas. Even with the ...
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Recycle glass bottles for colorful and inexpensive garden edging. No more worries about toxins from plastic or metal leeching into your soil from conventional edging. Here is how one gardener tackled this project. You don't have to drink all that wine in one night, by the way! Collect colored bottles from garage sales and thrift stores. ...
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Fresh herbs pack a unique punch of flavor that can bring new life to an old favorite dish. Keep your fresh herbs on hand with your own windowsill herb garden. When the plants really take off you can dry the herbs for later use. Photo courtesy of Apartment Therapy. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series ...
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Compost is crucial to an organic garden, but it can be intimidating to know where to begin. We know that coffee grounds, egg shells and fish tank water are great additions. But what about weeds and wood chips? Are those okay? This article will guide you on the best ingredients to add, what to avoid altogether and ...
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Green your balcony with a pallet garden! This simple tutorial will take you step by step through this quick and simple project. You might also be interested in these ideas for creative gardening: Hanging Gutter Garden Garden in the Gutter Even at Home How is your garden coming along so far this season? Photo courtesy of Life on the Balcony. Natural ...
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Owning your own aloe vera plant puts the power of nature in your hands. They are low maintenance and very easy to grow even for beginning gardeners. Enjoy this article on how to best harvest aloe leaves. It includes a great photo tutorial on slicing and skinning the leaves for use. Use the aloe topically for sunburns ...
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If you are into vertical gardening, check out this DIY trellis for vining plants. These supports allow beans, cucumbers and even melons to grow like crazy without taking up valuable bed space. Photo courtesy of Greg Holdsworth. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series of 365 tips for living more green, natural and healthy while ...
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Enhance the beauty of your yard by building a rain garden. This project harnesses the runoff of storm water from your home and redirects the flow to water the plants and flowers in a designated area. Keeping the runoff out of streets reduces community flooding while allowing the water to soak into the soil recharges ...
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Crystal Collins is a writer, author and speaker who's passionate about helping people save money while living healthy and protecting the environment. She blogs to help others save money, live healthier and learn to add a little bit of "crunchiness" into their lives.
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