How to attract birds in the winter

Some songbirds stick around for the cold months. Here's how to attract birds in the winter.  Bluejays are common visitors…

October 23, 2018 6:16 pm

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. Large bat houses built…

October 22, 2018 8:54 pm

How to keep ducks

From their eggs to their meat to their willingness to eat kitchen scraps, ducks are a great addition to homesteads.…

October 19, 2018 7:00 am

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…

October 18, 2018 8:20 pm

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…

October 17, 2018 8:22 pm

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 favorite superheroes,…

October 16, 2018 6:21 pm

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 and nut crops,…

October 15, 2018 4:12 pm

How does aromatherapy work?

Using essential oils, plant materials and more, aromatherapy is believed to improve psychological and physical health. How does aromatherapy work?…

October 12, 2018 7:00 am

How to plant native seed bombs

Late fall is the season to scatter native seed bombs and bury bulbs. Scotch bellflower in the gardens of Heather…

October 11, 2018 4:31 pm

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? Which houseplants…

October 9, 2018 8:25 am

How to make campfire baked apples

A traditional campfire snack, baked apples are simple to make, require few ingredients and are absolutely delicious. Whether you’re deep…

October 8, 2018 4:26 pm

What to do with pumpkin seeds

Stock image | Pexels Scooping out the cold, slimy guts of a jack-o’-lantern is one of those odd tasks that…

September 28, 2018 6:59 pm