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Kitchen Spice Spray That Really Works My cabin is on the Mississippi River with a lot of swampy backwaters. So when summer comes, I’m always searching...

Helping Your Birds Beat the Heat As temperatures climb during the hot summer months, backyard chicken keepers face a serious challenge: protecting their flock from heat...

The Real Secrets of Hummingbird Attraction Most backyard bird lovers know the basics of attracting hummingbirds—hang red feeders, plant tubular flowers, avoid pesticides. But what if...

It’s Time to Ditch the Toxins Fleas and ticks can turn your pet’s summer into a season of scratching, discomfort, and even disease. While commercial repellents...

As warm weather rolls in, so do the ants—marching through your kitchen, marching along baseboards, or trailing across patios and garden beds. These tiny invaders can...

It's a common experience to return from a day outdoors and discover a tick nestled in your skin or your pet’s fur. Ticks, the resilient creatures...

When Spring Wakes Up… So Do The Bugs With longer days and warmer temperatures, spring brings a welcome burst of life to gardens and yards. But...

Dealing With Small Beetle Invasions It starts with one or two harmless specks on the window frame. At least, that’s the way it’s been at my...

With grocery store egg prices still pecking away at household budgets, more and more people are turning to backyard flocks as a sustainable, affordable solution. Spring...

The Legacy of Maple Syrup Well, it’s that time of the year again. So get outside and find a few sugar maples. Let’s get going. This...