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The winter months are the perfect time to start planning spring crops. Many gardeners have started seedlings and are ready to watch the final frost give way to warmer weather. After working so hard to plant a garden the last thing any gardener wants is to see the fruit of their labor ravaged by pests ...
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Photo courtesy of peacefulbean. Herbs are a great way to flavor almost any food dish, and add nutrients to a meal as well. Buying fresh or dried herbs in the store can be expensive, but it's easy to grow these in your home. It's also more cost effective, and actually kind of fun to have your ...
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We started this series with an introduction to hanging gutter gardens. But vertical gardening is not just for apartment dwellers in confined spaces. There are numerous reasons one might want to use raised beds for growing. Some people with plenty of ground space find themselves desiring gutter gardens to create a fuller look on the ...
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Dirty water from your fish tank is actually filled with fabulous nutrients that will work great for your houseplants and/or vegetable garden. When cleaning your tank out, use that old water for plants. It works like compost would, and provides valuable nutrients for plant life. One word of caution: If you use chemicals in your tank ...
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Looking for something to do with those old drawers? Turn them into beautiful planters for your favorite plants or garden goodies. It's a great way to recycle something, and avoid costly planters. What are some other uses for old drawers that you can think of? Tip courtesy of Consuelo on Pinterest. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is ...
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One of the issues with living in a small house or apartment with little to no yard, is that you can't have a garden. But, how about utilizing that wall space for some herbs and other plants? Check out this mason jar wall planter on Not Just a Housewife. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long ...
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Want a great way to reuse eggshells and start your seedlings. Now is the time to be thinking about some of those winter veggies, or you can grow your own little vegetable or herb garden indoors for the winter months. It's an easy way to get your veggies during winter! Savings Lifestlye shows you how to ...
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Here's a fabulous idea! If you've been wanting to garden, but don't have the money for expensive planters, you can recycle your cereal boxes and turn them into planters. Has anyone done this before? Photo courtesy of The Happy Housewife. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series of 365 tips for living more green, natural ...
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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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