Spring Chick Starter Guide: What Your New Flock Needs in the First 8 Weeks
Spring is chick season, and bringing home new baby chicks is an exciting time for both new and experienced flock owners. The first few weeks are the most...
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How to Encourage Pollinators in Your Garden This Spring
As gardens begin to wake up in spring, pollinators like bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects are busy getting back to work. These...
Chirping into Spring: Essential Tips for Early Chick Care
As the world awakens to the warmth of early spring, backyard poultry enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the arrival of new feathered additions. Raising chicks...
Early Spring Planting Guide: What to Plant First (and When to Wait)
Spring is an exciting time for gardeners. After months of cold weather, it’s tempting to jump right into planting as soon as the snow melts and the sun starts...
Starting Seedings Indoors to Kick Start Your Garden
Starting seedlings indoors has many benefits for gardeners and can increase the productivity and variety of your garden. It's not difficult, but does take some...
Late-Winter Lawn Care: What You Can Do Now for a Healthier Spring Yard
While winter may still have a firm grip on your yard, late winter is one of the most important times to set your lawn up for success. A little attention now...
Winter Walking Tips With Your Dog
Walks are great exercise and mental stimulation for your dog, and even on the coldest days, a walk can be a welcome activity. By knowing how to safely walk...
Learning About Different Bird Seeds
There are many different types of birdseed, but which is best for your birds and feeders? Understanding the different options and which birds prefer them can...
Winter Poultry Care Tips
Whether you have chickens, ducks, geese or turkeys, poultry is well-equipped for winter weather and colder temperatures, but with a few easy steps you can help...
Shop Local This Holiday Season
Whether you need to purchase gifts, greeting cards, dinner fixin's, baked goods, twinkle lights, decorations or even just some extra chairs, a new welcome mat,...
Having a Pet-Safe Holiday: Tips for a Festive, Furry-Friendly Home
The holidays are a magical time filled with twinkling lights, festive décor, and cozy gatherings. But for pet owners, all that sparkle can come with a few...
Chill Chirps: Nurturing our Feathered Friends through Cooler Seasons
As the temperatures begin to drop and the leaves change color, it's a clear sign that cooler weather is approaching. Just as we make adjustments to adapt to...
Late Fall Chicken and Poultry Care: Preparing Your Flock for Winter
As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, it's time to turn your attention to preparing your chickens and other poultry for the cold months ahead....
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...
How to Protect Plants From the Frost
Many plants are hardy for some drop in temperatures, but when frost threatens, it is smart to take steps to protect delicate plants. By protecting plants from...
Fall Gardening Tips: What to Plant and How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter
As the days grow shorter and the temperatures begin to cool, many gardeners think of winding down their gardening efforts. However, fall is an excellent time...
Fall Coop Cleaning Checklist
Keeping your chicken coop clean is one of the most important tasks for maintaining a healthy, productive flock. A clean coop reduces the risk of parasites,...
Chicken Molting Tips
Molting is an essential part of chickens’ growth and health, but losing and replacing feathers is also a messy, stressful process. Taking steps to help...
Tips to Help Calm Your Pets During Storms
A sudden thunderstorm can be terrifying for any pet, and cats and dogs can become very stressed during storms. There are easy ways to help your pet feel more...
Keeping Our Feathered Friends Fed: Essential Bird Feeder Maintenance Tips
Bird feeders are not only a delightful addition to any backyard, but they also provide essential nourishment for our feathered friends, especially during times...
Chill Out Your Coop: Top Supplies to Keep Your Chickens Comfortable
When the summer sun turns up the heat, your backyard flock needs a little extra TLC to stay happy and healthy. Swing by your local pet store to pick up these...
Creating a Tranquil Oasis: A Guide to Planning Your Shade Garden with Perennial Flowers
Shade gardens offer a serene retreat from the sun-drenched areas of your yard, providing a cool and tranquil space for relaxation and reflection. While many...
Summer Safety for Pets: Heat, Hydration & Outdoor Tips
As temperatures rise, it’s important to help your pets stay safe, cool, and comfortable. Whether you’re spending time in the backyard, heading to the park, or...
May in the Garden: What to Plant, Prep & Enjoy This Month
May is one of the most exciting months for gardeners. Warmer weather, longer days, and frost-free nights make it the perfect time to plant, refresh your...
May Garden Tips
Late spring is ideal for gardening, and while May can be warmer or cooler depending on where you live and what your general climate is like, these May garden...
