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Tips for Growing Gladiolus

Tips for Growing Gladiolus

February 24, 2016 by Ann 2 Comments

Gladiolus are easy to grow and hardy, these bulbs will give you a ton of enjoyment if you treat them right. Use these tips for growing gladiolus to add a splash of color to your yard.   Gladiolus are a beautiful addition to any flower bed.  With vibrant colors available and a taller stem, theyRead More

Frugal Gardening Tips: How to Start a Garden on a Budget- You can start growing your own garden without a lot of money. These frugal tips will show you how.

Frugal Gardening Tips: How to Start a Garden on a Budget

January 27, 2016 by Christine T 7 Comments

You may have heard that gardening and growing your own food is one way you can save money. If you are really looking to save, but in a financial bind, the idea of starting a garden seems like it might be an expensive endeavor. The good news, it doesn’t have to be. By learning How toRead More

Pool Noodle Seedling Starter- Make these easy seedling starters using pool noodles. They are a frugal way to protect your young garden plants as they grow!

Pool Noodle Seedling Starter

January 9, 2016 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

You may know how practical pool noodles can be in the pool, but did you know they can be helpful in the garden as well? Pool noodles are perfect for keeping your small plants and seedlings safe, offering them protection as they grow strong. Take a look below and see how you can craft yourRead More

How to Grow Tulips Indoors- These useful tips will show you how to winterize tulip bulbs, plant them indoors, and care for the flowers once they grow.

How to Grow Tulips Indoors

December 31, 2015 by Ann Leave a Comment

To be honest, tulips are a hard bulb to force to bloom indoors, but it can be done. It’s hard not to want to have tulips blooming indoors because of their showcase of bright colors of yellow, pink, red, purple, orange, and some absolutely stunning bicolors. The size of the tulip does matter and thisRead More

Natural Ways to Care for Your Houseplants- If you are looking for a natural approach to indoor plant care, check out these simple and chemical-free tips.

Natural Ways to Care for Your Houseplants

December 22, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

I absolutely love having houseplants. If I could, I would have a whole jungle growing in my home. One dream of mine is to have one of those enclosed patios that has tons of light but shields the plants from the cold weather and wind. I would create a mini-rainforest in it! There are soRead More

How to Care for Plants That Were Damaged in a Freeze- These useful tips will help you salvage plants that have suffered damage during freezing temperatures.

How to Care for Plants That Were Damaged in a Freeze

December 15, 2015 by Kristi 1 Comment

  If you did not get your plants covered or cared for before the freeze hit, you may have lost a part of or entire plants. Honestly, you won’t know until you do a few things to see how extensive the damage was. These tips will show you How to Care for Plants That Were DamagedRead More

Christmas Cactus Care Tips- Growing a Christmas Cactus can be easy and rewarding. These tips will ensure a healthy cactus that will bloom year after year.

7 Christmas Cactus Care Tips

December 1, 2015 by Katie Femia 8 Comments

Christmas Cactus are a popular plant to give and receive during the holiday season. When taken care of, they can last for years and put on a flowering show each season. If you want to learn more about how to care for a Christmas Cactus, take a look at 7 Christmas Cactus Care Tips below.Read More

5 Natural Ways to Keep Squirrels Away from Bird Feeders- Are squirrels taking over your bird feeders? Try these 5 tricks to keep squirrels at bay naturally.

5 Natural Ways to Keep Squirrels Away from Bird Feeders

November 10, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Are squirrels starting to take over your bird feeders? If so, you might be wondering what to do! Luckily, there are plenty of natural and humane ways to keep squirrels at bay and keep your feeders free from their wrath. Take a peek below at these 5 Natural Ways to Keep Squirrels Away from Bird Feeders.Read More

How to Care for Chickens in the Winter- Winter is creeping in! Take these extra measures to keep your chickens safe and warm through the cold months ahead.

How to Care for Chickens in the Winter

November 5, 2015 by Christine T 10 Comments

Since December is approaching, and that pretty much means most of us will be getting blasted with winter weather, you may be wondering how to care for your chickens when it gets cold outside. Chickens are pretty hearty birds and can withstand cooler temperatures if you provide them with enough to do and a strong placeRead More

Winter Vegetable Gardening Guide for Mild Climates

Winter Vegetable Gardening Guide for Mild Climates

November 1, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

 Emily is sharing tips for growing vegetables in the winter in areas that have a mild winter: During the winter months vegetable planting slows down as we prepare our gardens for hard freezes and rain. While doing so we watch the prices of fruit and vegetable rise to unrealistic proportions as our pocket book drains.Read More

5 Onions Varieties to Grow in the Fall - It is easy to grow onions in the fall. Here are 5 varieties of onions to add to your fall garden.

5 Onions Varieties to Grow in the Fall

October 27, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Continuing your summer vegetable gardening into fall extends your harvest season by many months. There are many things you can grow during the colder season that can be frozen, dried and even canned. Onions and plants in the onion family like garlic and shallots are easily stored in a dry humid free area and canRead More

7 Frugal Fall Yard Clean Up Tips

7 Frugal Fall Yard Clean Up Tips

October 20, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

The chillier months are upon us, and the weather will soon start to change. Get your outdoor space looking tidy when you give these 7 frugal fall clean up tips a try. By following these tips you can get your yard ready for the months ahead, and have less work for yourself in the spring.Read More

Fall Gardening for Beginners - Tips for creating a cool weather garden.

Fall Vegetable Gardening for Beginners

October 13, 2015 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Use these tips for Fall Gardening for beginners to choose the plants that thrive in cool fall weather. With fall fast approaching and the cooler weather breezing in, it is time to start planning for your fall garden. Even if you have never gardened before, with these tips and tricks, you can have your firstRead More

5 Tips for Buying the Best Chrysanthemums- Fall means that mum season is here! These tips will help you pick healthy plants that will perform all year long.

5 Tips for Buying the Best Chrysanthemums

October 8, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Fall means that mum season is here, so it is time to head to the gardening center and pick out a pot or two. But how do you know if you are getting the perfect plant? After all, making a poor choice could result in a plant that doesn’t bloom or doesn’t even thrive forRead More

7 Reasons Birds May Be Avoiding Your Yard- Have you tried to get birds to your yard without any luck? Here are 7 possible reasons and some useful solutions.

7 Reasons Birds May Be Avoiding Your Yard

October 1, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Have you tried your hardest to get birds to flock to your yard, but can’t seem to make it happen? If you are frustrated that despite your efforts birds aren’t paying you a visit, there could be a simple solution. Take a peek below at 7 Reasons Birds May Be Avoiding Your Yard, so youRead More

how to make leaf mold for organic gardening

How to Make Leaf Mold for Organic Gardening

September 23, 2015 by Christine T 1 Comment

If you have been gardening organically, you know how great a compost pile is and how much it comes in handy when giving your plants the best soil. Composting is a bacteria process that helps break down organic matter into nutrient rich soil that you can use. It is essentially a “heated” process. How toRead More

7 Ways to Improve Garden Soil- With a little planning and helpful neighbors you can improve your garden soil for free. Learn how with these 7 frugal tips.

7 Ways to Improve Garden Soil

September 22, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

When it comes to amending your garden soil for the next planting season you have many options. Most of which cost you money but with a little planning and some helpful neighbors you can improve your soil for FREE. 7 Ways to Improve Garden Soil 1. Coffee Grounds. Most people throw coffee grounds away soRead More

How to Grow St. John's Wort- St. John's Wort is commonly used for herbal remedies and has beautiful blooms. Growing your own is easy with these useful tips.

How to Grow St. John’s Wort

September 17, 2015 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

You may have heard of St. John’s Wort before, as it is a common ingredient in many health and beauty remedies. St. John’s Wort has been credited for helping with all sorts of issues and is also hailed as one of the most beautiful herbs around. As you can see, the bright blooms not onlyRead More

purple coneflower also called echinacea

How to Grow Echinacea

September 15, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

Use these tips on how to grow echinacea to add these lovely purple coneflowers to your herb garden or flower bed. While you might not think you are familiar with echinacea, chances are you have seen these cone like flowers before. They look very much like daisies and are often called coneflowers. Echinacea is aRead More

7 Ways to Stop Weeds in Your Garden- With these tips you can reduce your time spent weeding, skip the harsh chemical treatments, and win the weed battle.

7 Ways to Stop Weeds in Your Garden

September 8, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

7 Ways to Stop Weeds in Your Garden Nothing is more discouraging than going out to the garden and seeing that it has been overrun by unwanted plants.  Weeds are the most time consuming maintenance for your garden. With these tips you can reduce your time spent weeding, skip the harsh chemical treatments, and winRead 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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