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...
Learn 25 of the most common backyard bird calls in the Central and Eastern United States with tips for how to remember each one.
If you are new to chickens or even an experienced chicken owner understanding winter feeding can mean the difference between your flock surviving winter or losing some of your feathered friends. To learn more, listen in as Twain Lockhart, Nutrena Poultry Expert gives a rundown of the dos and don’ts of feeding chickens during winter.
Brand Ambassador Steph AKA @HookedandRooted gives tips and tricks for revitalizing soil with @Coastofmaine Quoddy Compost Blend! She also does a wonderful job at explaining when it's best to use our Castine Blend Raised Bed Mix and Bar Harbor Blend Potting Soil.
Scotts turfgrass scientist, Phil Dwyer, PhD., breaks down the best ways to plant new grass—whether that’s starting from scratch or patching up bare spots. Get his expert tips and the steps needed to grow an awesome lawn!
We've teamed up with CJ and Mandi from @OnTheGrow to show you how to use some of our popular soils like Ocean Forest Potting Soil, Happy Frog Potting Soil and our convenient Ko Ko Bop Coconut Coir 3.0cuft Grow Bag.
Guess what time it is? It's time for seed starting with Kaleb @Wyseguide! Kaleb, with the help of Espoma, shows you his top tips to be successful at getting a head start on your seed projects this winder.
The future of turf care management involves autonomous solutions. Hear from Dan Meersman, Chief Planning Officer & Director of Grounds and Facilities for The Philadelphia Cricket Club, as he shares his experience of implementing 35 autonomous mowers across the club's golf courses. The Husqvarna fleet of commercial autonomous mowers eliminates time spent mowing the grass so crews can focus on other aspects of the property.
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Showcasing poinsettias at Christmas time has long been an American tradition.
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Small acts make big changes. And together, we can grow the good in this wonderful world of ours. Together, we are Oxbow. Together, we can grow the good.
How to repair bare spots in your lawn using GreenView Fairway Formula Seeding Success and GreenView Fairway Formula Grass Seed.
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Get ready to learn how to get the most from your plants! CJ and Mandi are here to explain how FoxFarm's Big Bloom, Grow Big and Tiger Bloom Liquid Fertilizers can help your plants thrive.
Looking to Can Some Pickles? Use Mrs. Wages Kosher Pickle Mix.
Having trouble getting hummingbirds to find your feeder? Follow our simple hanging tips and you can be sure your hungry hummers will return again and again!
Keeping a green lawn is a lot easier when you use a broadcast spreader. Discover which style of spreader is best for your lawn, and tips for using it like a pro, with expert insights from Scotts turfgrass scientist and awesome lawn guru, Phil Dwyer, PhD.
We are proud to announce that our Quality and Engineering team found success in hatching 10 ducklings and 18 chicks this year using our Little Giant® series of incubators!
The Budweiser Clydesdales helped Purina surprise devoted people from local equine rescues near you with Purina® Horse Feed. Learn more about this partnership: http://spr.ly/60593DfBH
The Budweiser Clydesdales arrived in Fort Collins, Colorado to help Purina deliver 3 tons of Purina® Equine Senior® Horse Feed and Purina® Strategy® Healthy Edge® Horse Feed to local rescue horses.
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Feeding your chickens scratch grain? Listen in as Twain Lockhart, Nutrena’s Poultry Expert, explains what scratch is, and some tips on best practices for feeding to your chickens. Find more resources and insights for a happy, healthy flock at https://www.scoopfromthecoop.c...
If you are new to chickens or even an experienced chicken owner understanding winter feeding can mean the difference between your flock surviving winter or losing some of your feathered friends. To learn more, listen in as Twain Lockhart, Nutrena Poultry Expert gives a rundown of the dos and don’ts of feeding chickens during winter. Find more resources and insights for a happy, healthy flock at https://www.scoopfromthecoop.com/
If you are new to raising chickens, you’ll need to know the basics to keep your hens healthy and safe through the cold days of winter. From whether to heat your coop or not, to how to keep your hens from feeling cooped up, Nutrena Poultry Expert Twain Lockhart has advice on winter care that will help you keep your birds safe, happy, and healthy. Find more resources and insights for a happy, healthy flock at https://www.scoopfromthecoop.com/
Learning how to save seeds gives you a nearly-continuous supply of seeds that are adapted to your area at little or no cost.
When a plant produces seeds, that normally completes the life cycle of the plant. Harvesting and saving seeds from your plants is a simple process, a great way to save money, and very rewarding.
Looking to Can Some Pickles? Use Mrs. Wages Kosher Pickle Mix.
Thinking about feeding organics to your backyard chickens? Feed labels can be confusing. It's important you know the difference between All Natural, Non-GMO, and Organic.
No matter what the needs of your horse, there's a SafeChoice horse feed that's right for him. From foals to seniors, and everyone in between, you'll find the product you need here.
Automower® is the proven solution you need to check mowing off your to-do list.
Keep your belongings safe and protected whether you are moving long distance, across town, or into temporary storage. Watch how to properly pack your U-Box container by loading your items modularly and creating tiers, using furniture pads to wrap and protect your belongings, and filling in gaps and spaces to keep your things from shifting. Take advantage of all the space inside your container and make sure everything is in the same condition when you unload at the completion of your rental.
Step by step directions for installing your Powerfields Poultry Pen Netting
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Fall crops already? That's right! Join Garden Answer and get some great ideas for food crops in the upcoming season.
Watch as professional arborist and Husqvarna H-Team member Jeff Perry walks you through some weekly maintenance tasks on a Husqvarna 120 Mark II chainsaw.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! We’ve gotten a good dump of snow this past week which has turned everything into a real winter wonderland. It's so beautiful outside... If you have a lot of snow in your area make sure it doesn’t pile up so much that deer can reach your feeders. Not only is it a pain to have them empty your feeders, it’s also not good for the deer. Their metabolisms slow down during the winter and eating too much rich black oil sunflower seed can make them really sick. I’ll tell you more on this week’s Backyard Feeding.
Dr. Bird discusses the downsides of feeding birds in local parks. We all know that feeding ducks and geese bread is a bad idea, but even if you’re giving wild birds ‘good’ food it’s still not the best idea to feed them.
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This hilariously entertaining video showcases Droll Yankees' Yankee Family of Squirrel-Proof Feeders, including the Yankee Flipper, Yankee Whipper, Yankee Tipper, and Yankee Dipper.
Ready to make some fresh salsa this summer? Join Laura from @Garden Answeras she plants all the ingredients in a miniature garden using her favorite Espoma products.
Find where to buy Espoma Organic Potting Mix!
One of the most obvious benefits of raising backyard chickens is the eggs you get. But how does the laying cycle work? And how many eggs will a chicken lay in her lifetime? Learn answers to these and other questions from Nutrena poultry expert Twain Lockhart in this video!
Interested in starting a backyard chicken flock? Wondering what you need to know before you bring home those cute, fluffy, little chicks? Listen in as Nutrena poultry expert Twain Lockhart gives a quick overview of what you need to consider!
The Yankee Flipper® Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder is a motor-driven, weight-activated squirrel-proof feeder. It allows birds to eat and saves seeds by keeping squirrels away.
Learn how easy it is to tap your maple tree to collect sap to make delicious maple syrup!
You may have seen them on TV or at a big event, but you’ve never seen them like this. Go behind the scenes with the horse world’s biggest rock stars and see what it takes to put on a show their fans will never forget. Purina Animal Nutrition is showcasing unique horses with unique roles, and how good management and nutrition can optimize their performance. That’s why we use research-based methods to create feeds designed to optimize every horse from the inside out. Join us as we hit the road and explore the science that fuels the world’s most famous horses.
Kaytee Clean & Cozy White small pet paper bedding gives you a whole new standard in super-soft, absorbent bedding. Clean & Cozy is soft and fluffy to encourage burrowing or nesting while absorbing two times more liquid than wood shavings. Learn more by watching our video!
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Captain Jack crafts nature-inspired solutions that work in harmony with the environment to protect your lawn and garden oasis!
We've all been stuck planning a vegetable garden. Watch as Laura from Garden Answer plans her garden!
Did you know that daily enrichment (just like nutrition) is essential to your small pet’s wellbeing? That’s because your pet is instinctively wired to interact with its surroundings in unique ways each day – through chewing, playing, exploring, and hiding.
Wondering why your chickens are picking each other’s feathers? There are several things that can cause feather picking. Twain Lockhart, Nutrena’s Poultry Expert details the top reasons in the short video.
Before loading your truck, trailer, or moving & storage container, learn the best way to pack your belongings using U-Haul boxes and moving supplies. Packing your boxes properly is as important to keeping your things safe as it is to load them properly once packed.
The connection between animals and people is as strong as ever. The pandemic helped many people take a step back from the busy lifestyle and instead found the inner joys of re-connecting with their family, their home, their lifestyle, and their animals. Whether it is adopting a dog or cat from an animal shelter, raising chickens for farm-fresh eggs, playing on the floor with your pet bunny, or getting milk from your goats, people’s connection to animals is stronger than ever. At the very heart of this relationship is the concept of happiness and fulfillment called “Nurturing Life”
Beginner's guide on how to grow in raised beds by Laura from @Garden Answer. This video will show you how easy it is to grow all your favorite vegetables! Raised bed gardening allows you to create the perfect growing space to grow edibles; vegetables, herbs, fruit or just about anything! Use Espoma Organic products to grow safe & organic edibles.
Learn what the most important components of a brooder are for raising baby chicks. From the types of brooder containers, to lighting, to bedding to use, you'll know all the key tips to keep your chicks happy and healthy in the brooder.
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18 of the most common seed starting questions answered by Kevin Espiritu
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When deciding what size moving truck you need for your move, it's important to evaluate all the belongings you have. Do you know what fits in your 15 foot U-Haul truck rental? Get an idea of what fits inside a moving truck in this video.
The Work We Do is a multimedia series featuring locals on the job. This is Bill Van Schaick of Talmage Farm Agway in Riverhead.
Ready to setup your new Little Giant® Beehive? Find out here about each of the components, what you need to do to prepare for your bees, and more!
Free-ranging your chickens can seem idyllic and peaceful. Watching them roam in the backyard, pecking at bugs, can be soothing. But in reality, there are some dangers to be aware of. Nutrena poultry expert Twain Lockhart offers some tips for the care and feeding of your free range flock in this video.
If you are new to chickens or are looking at upgrading your current coop, there are a few key things to consider when building a home for your flock. Learn from Nutrena poultry expert Twain Lockhart how to keep your girls happy, healthy, and safe from predators in their coop. Find more resources and insights for a happy, healthy flock at https://www.scoopfromthecoop.c...
The NEW 300 Series Husqvarna Snow Blower gives you better quality, more features and more snow throwing power for the money. Built for heavy duty use, it comes with a powerful 5 year warranty engine and new high capacity belt system.
Thank you Garden Answer for featuring Bonide's Thuricide! Controls caterpillars, loopers, cabbageworms, hornworms, leaf folders, and leaf rollers. Won't harm beneficial insects.
In just 3 minutes, Moving Insider hosts Nick & Teresa and U-Box expert, J.R. show you what makes U-Box containers the most convenient, easy-to-use, and reliable moving and storage service on the market.
Nutrena is proud to present the Flockumentary, an in-depth look at the surprising, inspiring, and totally unconventional bond that forms between person and chicken.
Watch Laura from Garden Answer plant for Fall!
The NEW 300 Series Husqvarna Snow Blower gives you better quality, more features and more snow throwing power for the money. Built for heavy duty use, it comes with a powerful 5 year warranty engine and new high capacity belt system.
If you are new to raising chickens, you’ll need to know the basics to keep your hens healthy and safe through the cold days of winter. From whether to heat your coop or not, to how to keep your hens from feeling cooped up, Nutrena Poultry Expert Twain Lockhart has advice on winter care that will help you keep your birds safe, happy, and healthy.
Well...it's that time of year to harvest, harvest, harvest! Not only are we harvesting all the yummy things we planted this summer, but I've also decided to harvest some local berries for our birds. I'll freeze them and then put them out later this winter when things are at their grimmest and greyest.
At the same time, I'm checking my milkweed to see if the seeds are ready to be collected because I want to try planting some next spring - we've had a terrible season for milkweed this summer with only about a quarter of our regular number of plants showing up. I'm not sure why...
Dr. Bird answers a question about how birds feel about wind chimes and spinning lawn ornaments. He makes a few very good points! This episode, I learned that House Sparrows can learn to be brave by watching other sparrows, painting one blade on a wind turbine can drastically reduce bird deaths, and the Red-headed Woodpecker is now considered endangered in Canada but the Ministry of the Environme
Watch as Megan and Erick Almasi explain how their Automower® robotic lawn mower exceeded all their expectations for convenience and performance at their 1 acre yard.
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A peppery dill pickle flavor. This mix contains our recipe of natural herbs and spices, just add vinegar and water through the canning process. Each pack makes 7 quarts of crisp, crunchy pickles -- the best price and quality value in canning.
On November 5, 2016, Purina surprised Far View horse rescue shelter in Colorado with a special delivery for their horses. It’s all part of how Purina shares greatness. Purina is proud to be the title sponsor of A Home for Every Horse that supports shelters like Far View to ensure every horse finds their forever home. Watch the surprise unfold!
There are benefits to raising chickens in the Fall. From pest control to longer laying cycles, Fall is an optimal time for adding chicks.
What snow blower best suits your property - single-stage or two-stage? Consumer Reports breaks down what you need to know about size, power source (gas, battery or electric), key features and ensuring a smooth start-up each season. Check out
The ONLY entertaining squirrel-proof feeder on the market! Its weight-sensitive, motorized perch ring attracts the songbirds you love, but quickly spins to flip gray squirrels off.
Learn all about the different types of Hummingbird feeders and where to place them. Dr. Bird answers a question about old tree stumps and Woodpeckers. For the first time Florida Grasshopper Sparrows are hatched in captivity. Barn Owls are being poisoned by rodent poison and the Red Knot is physically shrinking due to climate change
Husqvarna Automower is not just a lawn mower, it is a robotic concept that will give you a perfect looking lawn whilst allowing you to enjoy your free time in your garden.
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With over 70 years of DIY moving experience, U-Haul can offer the best moving tips. Check out some of these tips for your moving truck rental. Starting with the materials you will need to keep your items protected
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At Nutrena, we believe that every dog has a story. The pets featured on our Loyall Life packages are no exception. They come from all walks of life and are either rescue or therapy animals. • Meet Huckleberry, who wandered the streets of Kentucky before finding a loving Minnesota home. We think you’ll find him one of the most photogenic dogs you’ll ever see.
Join Dr. Mikelle Roeder, Purina poultry nutrition expert and Hank Will, editor, GRIT Magazine in our Raising Happy, Healthy Chickens video series. Watch this edition for tips on space requirements for your chickens.
In Manna Pro’s Train With Trust Video Series, learn how you can use horse treats both effectively and responsibly with horses. Using treats as a horse training tool can be an effective way to shape desired behaviors yet maintain a horse’s good manners. Manna Pro has teamed up with behavior training expert Sue De Laurentis to provide you with solutions on how to build trust with your horse and quickly teach them new behaviors that are essential for every horse, no matter what their discipline.
The second video in our series offers advice on choosing the right bird feeder for your backyard. Chalet feeders, tube feeders, weight activated feeders, and cage feeders are all options for you to use. Perky Pet offers feeders with trays, squirrel resistant ports, and 2-in-1 port feeders to expand your feeding options!
Learn more about caring for your flock with these tips from Jon. Make sure to catch the last bit of this video and share the message of teaching future farmers the importance of knowing where their food comes from and treating their animals with responsibility.
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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...