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Simply Thrifty

May 23rd, 2007

Bulb Swaps

My neighbors are having a bulb swap! Many of them have beautiful gardens, but some of their plants are getting a bit out of control.  Every  couple of years they all get together to have a bulb swap. They did up the plants they don’t want and trade them for some of the neighbors […]

By Deborah Ng -- 3 comments

May 20th, 2007

Don’t Throw Out that Vegetable Water!

I just learned this great tip from a television gardening program. After steaming or boiling vegetables, save the (unsalted) water and pour on  outdoor plants. The nutrients and organic matter in the water make for a wonderful frugal fertilizer. This works best for potted plants, but feel free to use it on all your outdoor […]

By Deborah Ng -- 6 comments

May 5th, 2007

Frugal Flowers

Today I made my annual pilgrimage to the local garden center for cheap annuals. I love gardening but buying enough flowers to add color to my property can cause bankruptcy. I find that by buying flowers from the clearance racks, I can still beautify my property, but spend very little money. Case in […]

By Deborah Ng -- 2 comments

April 19th, 2007

Cheap Gardening Tips: Use Newspaper for Mulch

Mulch is great for the garden. It helps to keep the soil moist and acts as an insulator, keeping your plants warm in the winter and cool in the summer. If purchased by the bag, it can get expensive. Purchasing by the truckload can cost a fortune. Thankfully, you can make your own. My older […]

By Deborah Ng -- 7 comments

March 23rd, 2007

Thrifty Gardening

In another month or so it’ll be planting season. For many gardeners this can be an expensive time. Plants and supplies really do add up. Many plants are worth the investment, for instance, vegetables. It’s much cheaper to grow your own fresh, delicious veggies than to buy produce at the supermarket. Bulbs are another good […]

By Deborah Ng -- 5 comments