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Money Challenge-Day Six-Compost
Today’s challenge is about putting even more leftovers to good use. This time it’s your garden that can benefit. Do you have a compost bin yet? If not, think about buying or making one this spring? Compost is great for spreading around plants, especially vegetables that you’re growing yourself. The Internet has great sources on how to compost including what to add and what to leave out. Think of all the money you’ll save on fertilizer this year. ‘See’ you again tomorrow.
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Getting Ready to Garden
Winter can be a frustrating time for us avid gardeners. This year I’m determined not to let cold weather (and fingers crossed, another late spring), hinder my attempts to get a vegetable garden planted. Many years ago I was freelancing for a local magazine and got assigned the topic of what gardeners can do while they can’t get outside. My editor arranged for me to meet with the head designer at a very upscale gardening store. I went in there thinking I’d come out with lots of tips I could pass along to readers when in fact I came away with just one. Pick up some gardening books and use…
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