Build Your Own Raised Garden Bed
May 16, 2019
A raised garden bed is an easy gardening option ideal for small spaces or for gardeners who prefer a more organized, neat garden. But you don't need to buy an...
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May Garden Tips
May 01, 2019
Late spring is ideal for gardening, and while May can be warmer or cooler depending on where you live and what your general climate is like, these May garden...
6 Ways to Keep Ticks Out of Your Yard Naturally
April 16, 2019
Ticks are more than just annoying, biting insects. They can also transmit a number of scary diseases, including lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever,...
Time to Seed Your Lawn
April 01, 2019
Over time, every lawn can look worn and thin, but how do you know when to reseed your lawn so new grass can grow into thick, healthy, luxurious turf? An...
Starting Seedings Indoors to Kick Start Your Garden
March 16, 2019
Starting seedlings indoors has many benefits for gardeners and can increase the productivity and variety of your garden. It's not difficult, but does take some...
Poisonous Plants for Pets
March 01, 2019
Pet owners take great care to feed their pets a healthy, nutritious diet (with an occasional treat, of course!). But do you know there are many potentially...
10 Best Tips for Starting Seeds Indoors
February 16, 2019
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...
Attract Birds With Peanuts
February 01, 2019
Nuts are an unexpectedly great food for a wide variety of birds, but you don't need an oak, beech, pecan or walnut tree in your yard – it's easy to attract...
How Birds Survive Winter – And How We Can Help
January 16, 2019
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...
Winter Poultry Care Tips
January 01, 2019
Whether you have chickens, ducks, geese or turkeys, poultry is well-equipped for winter weather and colder temperatures, but with a few easy steps you can help...
Holiday Food Dangers for Dogs and Cats
December 16, 2018
We look forward to the deliciousness of the holiday season for many reasons – special meals and drinks, seasonal treats, feasts with friends and family, and...
Winterize Your Bird Baths
December 01, 2018
Birds need liquid water to drink year-round. While they can melt snow and ice in the winter to drink, doing so takes a lot of calories and body heat, and if...
Home Safety Tips With Indoor Pets
November 16, 2018
Every pet owner wants to give their cats, dogs, birds, fish and other pets a safe, happy home, but our homes are filled with many more hazards than most pet...
How to Prepare Your Chickens For Winter
November 01, 2018
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...
Getting Wild Birds Ready for Winter
October 16, 2018
Wild Birds are well equipped for changing seasons, not only by migrating south but also by getting heavier, warmer plumage, eating a winter-friendly diet, and...
Fall Garden Clean Up is Spring Preparation
October 01, 2018
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...
The Importance of a Chicken Coop
September 16, 2018
With plenty of buzz about how much healthier and more humane "free-range" poultry can be, it may seem better to forget about a chicken coop for your flock. But...
Giving Your Chickens a Dust Bath
August 16, 2018
A dust bath is more than a fun game or occasional entertainment for your chickens – it is an essential part of grooming to keep the birds' skin and feathers in...
Cool Pet Tips for the Dog Days of Summer
August 01, 2018
Summer is a great time to enjoy all sorts of outdoor fun, but when temperatures rise too high, conditions can become uncomfortable and even dangerous for pets....
July Garden Tips
July 16, 2018
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...
Hot Weather Tips for Raising Poultry
July 01, 2018
As temperatures begin to flare above 90 degrees with high humidity, don’t forget about caring for your flock. An important requirement for raising poultry is...
I Adopted a Pet, Now What?
June 16, 2018
Adopting a pet is a wonderful experience and there's nothing quite like bringing your new pet home, knowing you are making a happy difference in an animal's...
2018 Garden Trends
June 01, 2018
Gardening may be a time-tested, classic hobby that has been popular for generations, but that doesn't mean it stays the same from year to year. With new plant...
Strawbale Gardening
May 01, 2018
Strawbale gardening is an easy and rustic type of container gardening and raised bed gardening combined – but is it right for you? Why Strawbales May Be...
Spring Lawn Care Tips for the Northeast
April 01, 2018
Spring can be dramatically unpredictable in the northeast, with late season blizzards that may bring fresh snow followed immediately by record-breaking warm...
