Recent Blog Posts

  • Starting Seeds Indoors

    January 14, 2011
    Start your garden early by sowing seeds in containers indoors. Any container that drains well can be used, but many gardeners prefer peat pots or pellets placed in flats or plastic flats with many sections that are sold specifically for the purpose.
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  • Creating a Planting Calendar

    January 7, 2011
    You can create a planting calendar at any time of the year. Spring weather in many parts of the country can be erratic, with unseasonably mild weather followed by a severe cold snap. To help you avoid the temptation of planting too early, make a calendar with planting times for various crops.
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  • How To Avoid Injuries While Shoveling Snow

    January 7, 2011
    First and foremost, please remember.
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  • How to identify and treat frostbite in dogs

    December 7, 2010
    You might think that because your dog is covered in a fur coat from head to foot that it will be protected against frostbite. However, you would be wrong.
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  • Caring for Your Fresh Cut Christmas Tree

    December 7, 2010
    The key to having a safe Christmas tree is to choose one that is fresh and has been properly stored, then keep it that way. Fresh Christmas trees that are kept watered will not combust easily.
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  • Raising Healthy Rabbits

    November 9, 2010
    Raising rabbits can be a business, a hobby, an education and a hoppin' lot of fun for adults and children alike! As with raising any pet, the future rabbit owner should have a realistic view of the duties and the joys that lie ahead.
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  • Pruning a Needle-Bearing Evergreen

    November 9, 2010
    Evergreens with needle-like foliage, called conifers, usually need pruning only to remove dead, damaged, or diseased limbs. You can also prune to keep their growth compact. Pruning methods vary depending on the conifer's branching habit.
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  • Can cats be trained!

    October 6, 2010
    It is commonly believed that cats cannot be trained. The independent reputation of cats makes some people love them all the more; others prefer dogs for the same reason. The fact is, as independent as cats are, they can in fact be trained to a greater extent than many pet owners realize.
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  • Bulb Planting Guide

    October 6, 2010
    All spring flowering bulbs can be planted from September - December. In all cases, bulbs should be in the ground before the first frost. Click here for the rest of the article: Bulb Planting Guide
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  • Agway has The Right Mulch for Every Yard

    September 29, 2010
    Mulch adds the finishing touch to your home's landscaping but it's not just a pretty frame, mulch offers many other benefits as well…Click here for the rest of the article: Agway has The Right Mulch for Every Yard
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