What are donkeys good for?
Donkeys can be stubborn, but they are also intelligent, attentive animals that are good draft animals, guardians…
No, your chickens are not dying. It’s molting season.
How to attract birds in the winter
Some songbirds stick around for the cold months. Here's how to attract birds in the winter.
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Bluejays are…
How to set up a bat house
Bats are important to the ecosystem. Here's how to set up a bat house on your property.
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Large bat houses built…
How to keep ducks
From their eggs to their meat to their willingness to eat kitchen scraps, ducks are a great addition to…
How to plant garlic in the fall
Garlic needs a period of cold in order for a clove to separate and form a head of garlic. Here's how to plant…
How to get bats out of your house
What’s that squeak? That rustle of wings? That shadow moving across the ceiling? Here's how to get bats out of…
DIY Halloween costumes and tips for making them
With Halloween fast approaching, the hunt is on for the ideal costumes that will transform mere mortals into…
What are stink bugs and what do they do?
Watch out: Something stinky this way comes. Brown marmorated stink bugs, the voracious eater of fruit, vegetable…
How does aromatherapy work?
Using essential oils, plant materials and more, aromatherapy is believed to improve psychological and physical…
How to plant native seed bombs
Late fall is the season to scatter native seed bombs and bury bulbs.
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Scotch bellflower in the gardens of…
How to choose the right houseplants for your home – and not kill them
Potted ferns and unruly vines, cacti and succulents. How do you choose the right houseplants for your home?
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