How Birds Survive Winter – And How We Can Help
Falling temperatures, less food, severe storms and hungry predators all make winter a harsh season for birds, but our feathered friends have many tricks to...
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Essential Tips for Protecting Shrubs from Winter Damage
As the temperatures drop and winter settles in, it’s important to prepare your garden for the cold season, especially when it comes to protecting your shrubs....
Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Your Pets
Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with family and friends, enjoying delicious meals, and reflecting on everything we’re grateful for—including our beloved...
Late Fall Chicken and Poultry Care: Preparing Your Flock for Winter
As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, it's time to turn your attention to preparing your chickens and other poultry for the cold months ahead....
How to Keep Birds and Squirrels Happy
Birds and squirrels don’t have to be enemies in the same yard, even when a bird may chase a squirrel or a squirrel may raid a bird feeder. If you have both...
How to Protect Plants From the Frost
Many plants are hardy for some drop in temperatures, but when frost threatens, it is smart to take steps to protect delicate plants. By protecting plants from...
Fun Fall Activities for You and Your Pet
As the leaves begin to change color and the temperatures cool, fall presents the perfect opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities with your pets. The crisp...
Fall Gardening Tips: What to Plant and How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter
As the days grow shorter and the temperatures begin to cool, many gardeners think of winding down their gardening efforts. However, fall is an excellent time...
Providing a Bird Bath for Wild Birds in the Summer
Summer can be hot, hot, hot, and some of our favorite summer activities involve water – relaxing by the pool, a day at the beach, running through sprinklers,...
Essential Chicken Care Tips for a Healthy Summer
Summer is a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors, but the warmer weather can pose challenges for backyard chickens. As temperatures rise, it’s crucial to...
July Garden Tips
It may seem like midsummer is a slow gardening season, but there are plenty of tasks gardeners can attend to in July to ensure a productive, healthy harvest...
Summer Flock Care: How to Keep Chickens Cool
Rising summer temperatures can have a dramatic impact on chickens’ health and productivity. Fortunately, it is easy to take steps to keep chickens cool and...
Keeping Our Feathered Friends Fed: Essential Bird Feeder Maintenance Tips
Bird feeders are not only a delightful addition to any backyard, but they also provide essential nourishment for our feathered friends, especially during times...
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...
Pecking Order in Chicks
Every commercial poultry farmer, hobby farmer or urban backyard farmer who keep a few chickens is aware that a pecking order exists in every flock, but how can...
Growing An Annual Garden
Growing annual flowers and vegetables in your garden is a great way to add color and variety to your outdoor space while also providing fresh produce for your...
Tips On How to Grow Your Favorite Vegetables
The sun is shining is and the weather is only getting warmer. As summer begins to heat up it’s time to start thinking healthy by eating green and growing your...
Springtime Wild Bird Care
Spring is a wonderful time of the year for bird lovers. The return of migratory birds and the increased activity of our resident feathered friends make it an...
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...
March Gardening Tips
With the official first day of spring at hand, March is an exciting month in the garden. While it is important not to rush into gardening too early and put...
10 Best Tips for Starting Seeds Indoors
Starting seeds indoors can seem intimidating for gardeners who may not have the greenest thumbs, but it's not hard to do with the right preparation and...
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,...
January Garden Ideas
The start of a new year is a great time to start new gardening tasks, and savvy gardeners know there is plenty to keep busy with in January, even if the garden...
Pet Health Goals for the New Year: A Pawsitive Start
As we embark on a new year, it's not just an opportunity for personal resolutions but a chance to set meaningful goals for our furry companions as well....
How to Prepare Your Chickens For Winter
Chickens are a surprisingly resilient bird where winter is concerned. This is especially true if your poultry belongs to one of the winter-hardy breeds such as...
