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Green or Frugal

comments (1) April 30th, 2009 in gallery
bkacker bkacker, member
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Water barrel in the back yard.
Tumbler composter.
Rain Barrel in the front yard.
Wild flower (false poinsettia) that attracts butterflies.
Recently added native plant coontie is the host plant for the rare Atala butterfly.
Water barrel in the back yard. Click the image to enlarge.

Water barrel in the back yard.
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Am I green or am I frugal?  I live in S. Florida and water is expensive.  We have two rain barrels that collect water off the roof.  I can water whatever I like with this water (even when water restrictions are imposed by the county).  It's Free!  We also have a composter that we use to transform grass cuttings, kitchen scraps, coffee grounds, shredded paper, etc. into rich lovely compost and again....it's Free.  So am I Green or Frugal?  Whatever you call it; I'm happy with the results.

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gaea3070 writes: I hardily approve! Posted: 9:53 pm on May 22nd
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