Are you looking for ideas on how to lower your food costs or start a new hobby? Why not do both at the same time and start a mini backyard homestead and create an edible garden? Gardening is a wonderful activity and organic edible gardening is a thrifty way to help to reduce your food costs while providing you with healthy, nutritious food. Inspired by Lydia Maria Francis Child's 1833 book, "The American Frugal Housewife", this book is written for the MODERN American Frugal Housewife in mind. Includes:
- Good herbs and vegetables to plant for the frugal kitchen - How to make your own compost and compost tea - How to make organic pesticides - Where to find cheap or free plants and seeds - How to save seeds for future plantings
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