What to Do With Rotten Pumpkins
Pumpkins are popular fall decorations, but eventually they will soften and rot. They don't need to be destined for the trash, however – there are great ways to...
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Bird Feeding Tips for Fall
As the last heat wave of summer fades, bird feeders are disappearing from backyards. Most bird lovers assume that as the weather cools and mass migration...
October Garden Ideas
Fall is in full force in October, and it is a great month to be active in the garden. From wrapping up the last harvests to winterizing the garden to awesome...
Picking The Right Spot For Your Food Plot
Food plots are essential in the development of bigger and healthier animals. An average adult deer will consume approximately 6 pounds of feed per day. If you...
Keeping Wild Birds Healthy
Bird enthusiasts enjoy watching birds eat and bathe in their backyards. Here are some important tips to help maintain healthy wild birds:• Keep feeders free...
September Garden Tips
The days are growing shorter and the temperatures are growing cooler, but even in September, gardening season isn't over. Well-prepared gardeners have a...
Get an Early Start on Your Canning
Canning is a great way to preserve a bountiful harvest, create healthier meals and save money on groceries, but it can also be an arduous workload,...
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...
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 Your Cattle, Horses, and Backyard Flock Hydrated
Proper hydration is essential to keep all your livestock healthy in any season, from the blistering summer months to the icy depths of winter. By knowing how...
June Garden Tips
June is a great season for gardeners, and though much of the early season planting is already finished by June 1, there is much more care a garden needs...
Ketosis in Goats
Ketosis can be a serious condition in pregnant and lactating goats, but can be safely and effectively managed to protect does for a productive and healthy herd...
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...
Preparing for Chicks: Setting Up Your Brooder
Spring is chick season. Whether you are just starting a flock, increasing the numbers of chickens you keep or bringing new breeds home to try. Your brooder is...
Spring Garden Guide
Spring is a favorite season for many gardeners, and performing the proper tasks from late winter through late spring can help you enjoy a productive, bountiful...
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...
Horse Dental Care
A horse's teeth change throughout its life and proper dental care is essential for your horse to be comfortable feeding, grazing and carrying a bit. But what...
The Importance of Extra Hay During Winter Months
It is true that during the winter months riding your horse can become a scarce occasion. This means that your horse’s diet must also change. Since the horse...
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 Dangers During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is a stressful, hectic time, but it can also be a downright dangerous season for pets. Being aware of the hidden dangers that lurk in...
Helping Dogs Cope With Visitors to Your Home
Dogs can have many different reactions to visitors, from excited piddling and jumping to fearful growling and anxiety to barking and aggression. Every dog...
Increasing Shell Strength in Chicken Eggs
Weak, thin, or soft chicken eggshells can lead to loss of eggs and income, deformities in chicks, and other difficulties. There are several reasons why shell...
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...
Fall Pet Safety Tips
Fall is a fun season to get out and about with your pets, but before you jump into that first pile of leaves, sip that first pumpkin spice latte, or walk down...