Recent Frugal Blog | Outdoor PostsA Guide to Inexpensive Composting 3by Mary Ann Romans04 Apr 2008 10:08 AMHave you ever thought about composting? It is a frugal way to nourish your garden and produce less trash. I have been talking about creating an inexpensive compost bin. A Guide to Inexpensive Composting 2by Mary Ann Romans04 Apr 2008 04:16 AMComposting can be very frugal for at least two reasons. The first is that it provides you with a free, nutrient plant-food for your garden. The second reason is that it reduces the amount of garbage you produce. If you pay for your garbage by the bag or pound, there is an immediate savings there. A Guide to Inexpensive Compostingby Mary Ann Romans04 Apr 2008 02:08 AMYesterday, we had a really nice play date with two fellow moms and their kids. At snack time, the kids were eating some tangerines, and as one of the moms peeled the orange skin, she asked if we composted. We don't. Free Flowersby Mary Ann Romans18 Oct 2007 03:08 PMWant to stock your garden with beautiful high quality flowers without spending a cent? Then you'll want to read this article. I'll tell you how. I think the price of flowers is pretty crazy these days, but there is really no reason to pay for them. The Frugal Alternative to an Expensive Garden Toolby Mary Ann Romans04 Oct 2007 09:24 AMGardening by growing your own food is a great frugal activity. If you like to garden, then I am sure you've come across many tools that seem absolutely necessary for success. But usually, there is a frugal alternative to be had for a fraction of the cost or even for free. Frugal Barbecue Grillby Mary Ann Romans16 Aug 2007 05:22 AMThere is still plenty of summer left to do some great grilling and barbecuing outdoors. And, if you live in a mild climate, you might even get away with extending the BBQ season into much of the fall. And since there is still time to use your grill, there is still time to save money with it. Saving Old Seedsby Mary Ann Romans19 Apr 2007 10:50 AMHave some old outdated seed packets? There is no need to toss them out. Be frugal. Here is a great idea on saving those old seeds and putting them to good use. If you are a gardener, you might have some seed packets laying around from last year, that despite your good intentions didn't get planted. Grow Your Own Carrotsby Mary Ann Romans30 Mar 2007 04:56 AMIf you want to save money, try growing your own food. It is a great frugal practice that will help you save on your grocery bill. If you have never grown your own food before, you can try your hand at carrots. They are pretty easy to grow and can be harvested as needed. Frugal Gardening: Have A Seed Exchangeby Mary Ann Romans04 Mar 2007 06:01 AMSpring is just around the corner, and now is the time to start thinking of all of those lovely veggies, flowers and other plants for your garden. You may already be starting your seeds indoors, or at least planning your outdoor garden. Using Egg Cartons in The Gardenby Mary Ann Romans13 Feb 2007 10:16 AMWhy throw away a valuable resource? Use egg cartons in your garden and save money! In an earlier blog, Real Storage Solutions Using Egg Cartons, I shared some of the great ways you can use egg cartons to store your stuff. Now in this blog, I'll cover some great ways to use them in the garden. Recent Blog Comments pkwynn says... "i agree as a checker in a grocery store, I don't see anything wrong with checking your receipt in front of the checker, we all make mistakes." Mary Ann Romans says... "Memartha, I didn't know about the free toy program." |
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