Frugal Living

Are You Still Using Pesticides? Why You Will Regret It (and what really works)

5 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Yes, I get it; pests can be a problem. In just a few hours, pests gone wild can destroy your beautiful cabbage crop, annihilate your cucumbers, and leave your lettuce looking like it went through a war. All of this is heartbreaking, and I have had it happen to me more than once. There is a solution to this problem, and it is not to pour a vat of toxic chemicals into your garden either. Once I got the formula down – the best method to repel nasty pests – my garden has never been so beautiful. If I can do it, so can you.

Should I Pee in My Garden? Recognizing the Value in Human Urine

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Believe it or not, you are flushing valuable, nutrient-rich liquid down the toilet every time you urinate. We don’t think twice about putting cow manure, chicken droppings, and various other animal excrements in our garden, so why is the thought of using your own urine in the garden so appalling? Instead of immediately dismissing the idea as some all-natural, health nut hoax, take a look at these research-backed reasons to add human urine to your garden.

How to Collect and Use FREE Water

6 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Water is life. Life for humans, animals, and life for plants. Water is also costly, and in many places, scarce. Because of this, collecting and using FREE rainwater is an excellent idea. The practice of rainwater catchment is an ancient practice that has proven effective for thousands of years.

9 Cash Crops that Can Help You Meet Your Financial Goals Sooner (even if you live in the city)

5 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Gardening is a fantastic hobby and a way to provide fresh food for your family. Did you know that that it can also be lucrative? What if I told you that you could accelerate your savings by growing some popular cash crops? There are even some great options for people who have limited space in which to grow plants. Now that I have your attention let’s take a look at how your garden can keep you in the green (if you know what I mean).

7 Ways to Use Cardboard for a Bigger and Longer Harvest

6 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Are you ready for a staggering statistic? In the United States of America, over 850 tons of paper and cardboard are thrown out each year. Sadly, this is equal to about 1 billion trees! Pretty horrifying, right? Over 80% of the packaging used in America contains some form of cardboard. An average household can toss as much as 13,000 separate pieces of cardboard each year.

9 Ways to Irrigate Without Breaking the Bank

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Garden irrigation is one of the most challenging areas to master. You don’t want to water too much, but you also don’t want to water too little. And solely relying on rain is usually not an option in most climates. A lot of people simply give up and water whenever and however they feel like doing it. Unfortunately, if you don’t make an effort to water properly, you’ll be shocked by your bill at the end of the month. Most gardeners on metered water systems are always looking for ways to get the most bang for their buck and keep their plants hydrated and happy without breaking the bank on the water bill. Here are a few helpful ways to do just that.

7 Things To Do With Your Christmas Tree Besides Tossing it Out

3 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

With the Christmas season over and the new year bursting forth, it is time to figure out what to do with that now not-so-beautiful Christmas tree that is shedding needles all over your floor. If you have been accustomed to dragging your dead tree to the curb and waiting for the trash pick up, why not try something different this year that is environmentally friendly and creative? Here are some ideas.

Urban Homesteading Gaining Traction: Are you In?

5 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

To some, the words urban and homestead just don’t seem to mix. However, more and more people are realizing their lifelong dream of becoming more self-sufficient without actually having to quit their job and move to the country. In fact, it is quite possible and popular these days to create a homestead within city limits on a relatively small piece of urban land. This is good news to those who can’t afford 50 acres of land but still want to catch the homesteading wave.

Join The Urban Farming Movement: Six Things You Need to Know About Small Space Gardening

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

So, you have read all the articles about small space gardening and the benefits of growing your own produce. You stare wistfully at garden magazines, look out at your tiny apartment patio and dream of the day when you’ll have a backyard to transform into a garden paradise.

Are You Still Using Pesticides? Why You Will Regret It (and what really works)

Should I Pee in My Garden? Recognizing the Value in Human Urine

How to Collect and Use FREE Water

9 Cash Crops that Can Help You Meet Your Financial Goals Sooner (even if you live in the city)

7 Ways to Use Cardboard for a Bigger and Longer Harvest

9 Ways to Irrigate Without Breaking the Bank

7 Things To Do With Your Christmas Tree Besides Tossing it Out

Urban Homesteading Gaining Traction: Are you In?

Join The Urban Farming Movement: Six Things You Need to Know About Small Space Gardening

The Easiest Way to Grow Herbs all Year Long

Food Safety Alert: Nationwide Shrimp Product Recall Intensifies

Federal Officials Say STOP: Latest Salmonella Food Outbreak Sending People to the Hospital

12 Tips to Keep Your Garden Harvest Fresh for Longer

35 Ways to Use Raw Honey for Great Health

Yes, You Should Eat the WHOLE Avocado – Even the Pit

Keep Your Vagina Healthy and Prevent Leaks by Eating These Foods

Chili Paste for Achy Muscles (trust me, it works)

This Non-Toxic Pesticide and Herbicide Works (hint: you drink it daily)

Why Fish Heads are the Secret to Massive Tomatoes (and a few other tested tips)

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