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Recent Blog Posts
The Importance of a Chicken Coop
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 Pet the Best Possible Care
A pet can quickly become a valued member of the family, and they deserve the best care their owners can provide. Good care can lead to a long, healthy life,...
How to Introduce New Cats
Whether you have one, two or many, cats can be wonderful members of your family. Because cats can be territorial, however, it is necessary to be cautious when...
Fall Cleanup: What to Do When Autumn Leaves Start to Fall
With the brilliant colors of changing leaves and ripening harvests, autumn is a beautiful season, but as leaves fall and plants wilt, it is also a messy one....
Don't Forget to Fertilize Your Lawn This Fall
Grass blades may be going dormant in late summer, but your lawn's roots are still developing and fall is the ideal time for fertilizing. A healthy lawn with...
Knowing More About Grain-Free Treats
Cats and dogs are naturally meat-eaters, and grain-free treats are all the rage to offer your pets. But how appropriate are grains, really, in your pet's diet?...
What Is Bugging Your Garden?
Many gardeners have a love-hate relationship with the bugs in their garden. There are insects that are undeniably beneficial and great residents, as they...
General Fly Control for Property, Yards and Farm
Flies can be more than just a nuisance, they can actually be dangerous to you, your animals, your garden and your crops. There are dozens of types of flies...
Plants To Attract Bees
Bees are critical pollinators essential in the garden and flowerbeds. A yard with a healthy bee population will have larger crops of healthier fruits,...
Poisonous Plants for Pets
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...
Attract Birds With Peanuts
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...
Holiday Food Dangers for Dogs and Cats
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...
Home Safety Tips With Indoor Pets
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...
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...
Hot Weather Tips for Raising Poultry
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?
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
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
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
Spring can be dramatically unpredictable in the northeast, with late season blizzards that may bring fresh snow followed immediately by record-breaking warm...
Tips for the Homebrewing Beginner
Making beer at home can be both a fascinating and rewarding hobby with plenty of room for personal expression and experimentation for different strengths and...
What You Should Know About Pellet Stoves
Like a fireplace, a pellet stove is an alternative way of heating your house without the crazy costs of energy bills. What most people do not know is that...
Firewood Storage in Winter
Nothing is cozier on a cold winter evening than a crackling fire, warm and glowing, in the fireplace or stove. Wood heat is also less expensive than many gas...
How Long Should Pets Be Outdoors In Winter
Many pets love to be outdoors, but the cold, wet, windy conditions of winter can be dangerous, even fatal if pets are kept outside too long. By understanding...
How to Choose the Right Food for Your Dog
Good food is the key to good health and a long life for your dog, but there are dozens of dog foods to choose from. There are many different brands of dog food...
