Gardening With Kids
Gardening is a great hobby for all ages, and the younger kids start gardening, the better the chance they will develop a lifelong love of outdoor activities...
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Recent Blog Posts
Creating a Tranquil Oasis: A Guide to Planning Your Shade Garden with Perennial Flowers
Shade gardens offer a serene retreat from the sun-drenched areas of your yard, providing a cool and tranquil space for relaxation and reflection. While many...
Lawn Care in the Spring and Summer Months
Spring and summer are the seasons when our lawns really come to life, and it's important to take care of them to ensure they stay healthy and lush throughout...
How and When to Can Summer Vegetables
A bountiful garden doesn’t have to be a source of delicious, nutritious food only while it is actively growing and ripening. If you plan how and when to can...
Canning 101
Canning is a very simple task and a great DIY project. The purpose of canning is to kill any microorganism that can spoil food, and to seal the jar tight...
Tips on Bottle Feeding Calves, Lambs and Goats
No matter what type of livestock you raise, bottle feeding hungry youngsters is occasionally necessary. It doesn't have to be a hassle, however, and there are...
Feeding Your Horse Treats
While feeding your horse treats can be something fun that both of you enjoy, there are a few things to know about it first. Here are some tips on giving your...
Choosing a Birdhouse
A birdhouse provides safe shelter and a protected nesting site for wild birds, but which house is best for which birds? Choosing a birdhouse with the birds’...
Dog Car Sickness and Motion Sickness
Many dogs love car rides and behave well in vehicles as they see and smell the changing scenery. But what if your dog suffers from car sickness and motion...
Warm Up With these Fun and Easy Winter Cocktails that are Perfect for this Holiday Season
A good way to stay busy during the cold season is gathering with friends and family. What better way to lift your spirits than getting together with people you...
Wild Bird Diets in Winter
Wild birds have a rich and varied diet in spring, summer, and autumn when different foods are abundant, from buds, blossoms, and nectar to seeds, fruits,...
Winterize Your Chicken Coop
Winter can be a stressful, even dangerous, season for chickens. If you take the proper steps to winterize your chicken coop, however, you can provide safe,...
How to Build a Chicken Coop
Chickens can be a valuable addition to any urban homestead, hobby farm, or budget-friendly household. But to keep chickens safe and comfortable, a coop is...
Finding Ticks on Your Dog – 5 Places to Look
Ticks can be persistent pests, and because they can transmit diseases to pets and pet owners alike, it is important to know where to look for ticks on your dog...
Fall Garden Clean Up is Spring Preparation
Every good gardener knows that there is a season for everything. The best gardeners know how to make each season count. What if I told you that cleaning up...
Caring for Garden Mums
Mums are beautiful blooms that come in a wide range of bold tones and rich autumn hues, and savvy gardeners can keep mums healthy and flourishing for weeks in...
Why Is My Dog Not Eating?
There can be many reasons why a dog’s appetite may change, but if your dog is not eating at all, a closer look at the animal’s diet and health may be necessary...
Summer Wild Bird Safety Tips
Summer is a great season to enjoy wild birds, from feathered guests visiting feeders or splish-splashing in baths to baby birds fluttering out of the nest for...
Summer Lawn Care
Summer is a fantastic season to enjoy your lawn, from relaxation and games to picnics and parties. No matter how you use your yard, however, you need to...
How to Keep Squirrels Out of the Yard and Garden
Squirrels can be frequent visitors to any yard or garden, but they aren’t always welcome guests. When squirrels become disruptive and destructive, it may be...
How to Clean Your Bird Feeders
Your wild bird feeders can harbor bacteria, mold and other disease causing germs that can devastate wild birds. Being a responsible enthusiast requires some...
Senior Horse Nutrition
Just as our own dietary needs change as we get older, so do the dietary needs of our aging horses. Understanding senior horse nutrition can help you choose the...
Benefits of Houseplants
Houseplants are more than just living decorations, they provide many surprising benefits in every room where they grow. By understanding the positive effects...
Caring for Flowering Houseplants
Flowering houseplants can bring a delightful burst of color to any room, but what if your houseplants don’t bloom well? Caring for flowering houseplants...
Caring For Your Lawn in the Spring
Neglecting your lawn at this time of year will result in damage that lasts through all four seasons. Therefore, it is important to know what you must do to...
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