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How to Grow Summer Squash in the Garden

How to Grow Summer Squash

April 15, 2015 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

Here is a quick guide for how to grow summer squash from seed to harvest. Do you love eating fresh summer squash? Many people do, which is why it is a summertime garden favorite. If you are considering growing squash in your garden this season, or just want to improve your crop from last year,Read More

How to grow Zucchini plants

How to Grow Zucchini

April 10, 2015 by Katie Femia 8 Comments

If you are thinking about planting zucchini, these tips on how to grow zucchini will help you get started. Summer time and the taste of zucchini seem to go hand in hand. Zucchini is a true summertime vegetable, made tasty by lots of sun and heat. In case you didn’t know, just a few zucchiniRead More

How to Grow Eggplant - Tips on how to plant eggplant seeds and seedlings, how to care for eggplant seedlings, and how to harvest eggplant.

How to Grow Eggplant

April 9, 2015 by Katie Femia 12 Comments

Use these tips on how to grow eggplant in your garden this summer. The flowers are beautiful and the plants do well in the heat. Eggplants can be an excellent addition to your garden, offering color and flavor that can’t be beat. You will find eggplant is relatively easy to grow, care for, and harvest,Read More

How to Successfully Plant a Tree

How to Successfully Plant a Tree

April 7, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Has the arrival of spring made you want to get out and plant something? Then why not consider planting a tree? Planting a tree is a great way to add color, shade, and cleaner air to your yard and landscaping. You can try a small sapling, or even opt for a more mature tree ifRead More

7 Frugal Shade Loving Plants

7 Frugal Shade Loving Plants

April 6, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Do you have a yard that doesn’t get much sun? If so, you might feel pretty limited with the kinds of plants you can enjoy. Well shady yard or not, don’t fret just yet. The good news is there are plenty of gorgeous plants that thrive in shady yards and are easy on your budgetRead More

7 Best Vegetables for Beginning Gardeners

7 Best Vegetables for Beginning Gardeners

April 3, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

When you first start out gardening, the last thing you want to do is start out with vegetables that are tough to grow. You will probably get frustrated and abandon the idea rather quickly. Fortunately, there are easier options in the vegetable world. If you are relatively new to gardening and want to grow somethingRead More

Tips for Pet Proofing Your Garden

Tips for Pet Proofing Your Garden

April 1, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

It seems as though pets get just as excited about playing in the garden as we do! If you have pets who spend a great deal of time outdoors, you might want to consider their safety and comfort when it comes to planning your garden. With just a few considerations, you can make your garden aRead More

7 Tips for Growing Daffodils

7 Tips for Growing Daffodils

March 31, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Daffodils are a fun flower that let you know spring has arrived. They are typically the first bulbs to bloom each season, and just as quickly as they come they go. Their beauty however makes their brief stay worth it, which is why people plant daffodil bulbs year after year. If you want to enjoyRead More

How to Grow Citrus Indoors

How to Grow Citrus Indoors

March 30, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

If you are like me, you might live in an area that citrus doesn’t quite grow so well. I live in the pacific northwest and although we rock at apples and lentils, citrus fruits just don’t fare well here outdoors. The good news is, you can still grow some citrus indoors year round and theyRead More

How to Attract Spring Birds

How to Attract Spring Birds

March 27, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Spring means the arrival of flowers and greenery, but it also means the arrival of spring birds too! One by one they will make their way back to warmer temperatures, and pick right up where they left off. If you want to attract more birds to your yard this spring, take a peek below atRead More

Tips for Growing Blackberries

Tips for Growing Blackberries

March 26, 2015 by Katie Femia 9 Comments

Blackberries may bring back memories of summertime and blackberry pie. They are a sweet and delicious berry that is simple to grow and even simpler to enjoy. Are you ready to try your hand at growing blackberries? Then take a look below at some helpful tips on growing blackberries. Bring those memories back and startRead More

Tips for Child Proofing Your Garden

Tips for Child Proofing Your Garden

March 25, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Gardens seem to beckon to children to come and explore. And while the garden can be a great place for children to relax and learn, you should still keep some safety precautions in place. If you want to make your garden more child friendly, take a peek below at some helpful tips for child proofingRead More

How to Start a Worm Garden

How to Start a Worm Garden

March 24, 2015 by Katie Femia 4 Comments

Worms may be slimy and creepy, but the truth is they are a gardener’s best friend. Worms can help aerate your soil and make it nutrient rich, which ultimately makes for a more productive garden. Starting your own worm garden is easy, and it isn’t nearly as creepy or slimy as you may think. HereRead More

How to Attract Ladybugs to Your Garden

How to Attract Ladybugs to Your Garden

March 23, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

It is no secret that ladybugs are a gardeners very best friend. Ladybugs are nature’s way of controlling pests, as they love to dine on aphids and other bugs that would love to eat your plants. Attracting ladybugs to your yard is an excellent idea, because it offers natural and free pest control that can’tRead More

Tips for Growing Gooseberries

Tips for Growing Gooseberries

March 20, 2015 by Katie Femia 5 Comments

Gooseberries are the silly sounding fruit with the super sweet taste! Perfect for jams, pies, and other dessert dishes, gooseberries are a wonderful berry to have on hand. You can grow your own gooseberries when you consider the tips for growing gooseberries below. If gooseberries are a fruit you want to add to your garden,Read More

Beneficial Insects for Your Garden

Tips for Attracting Beneficial Insects to Your Garden

March 19, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Insects can be a scary sight, and you might be quick to grab insecticide or a bug swatter when you see a few. But the truth is, your garden needs certain insects in order to grow and flourish properly. Some garden bugs are actually not pests at all, but beneficial insects that can help keep your garden free fromRead More

7 Common Garden Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

7 Common Garden Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

March 18, 2015 by Jody Leave a Comment

Are you dreaming of warm spring days when you can begin to garden? Whether you are planting in a box, straight in the ground, or in pots you can have success! Here are 7 Common Garden Mistakes and How to Avoid them.  7 Common Garden Mistakes and How to Avoid Them 1. Choosing the wrongRead More

Tips for growing blueberries

Tips for Growing Blueberries

March 17, 2015 by Katie Femia 3 Comments

If you are planting blueberries for the first time, these tips for growing blueberries will help you grow your first crop from planting to harvest. Blueberries seem to be one of the most popular fruits in the berry family. Kids can eat them by the dozen, and adults seem to go crazy for them too!Read More

How to Recycle Household Items in your Garden

How to Recycle Household Items in Your Garden

March 12, 2015 by Christine T 5 Comments

To me, there is nothing that makes me feel more connected to nature than digging around in the dirt with my bare hands. This is why gardening is so fun and relaxing to many people. It’s a connection to the earth in a way only this simple act can create. I also like to recycleRead More

Tips for Growing Strawberries

March 10, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Strawberries make a tasty snack or can be enjoyed in salads or desserts. Growing your own strawberries can be fun and easy, and can provide you plenty of berries to enjoy all season long. If you are considering growing these tasty berries this year, here are some helpful tips on how to grow strawberries forRead More

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Welcome. I'm Alea!

On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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