Recent Blog Posts

  • Birding Organizations to Join

    February 15, 2012
    Birders who truly love birds and want to help preserve their favorite species should consider joining one or more organizations that promotes conservation, education and rehabilitation of wild birds.
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  • Tap Maple Trees at Home

    February 1, 2012
    Learn the steps to tapping your trees, including: Identify your Maple Trees; Gather Equipment; Spiles with hooks; When to Tap Maple Trees and more. Click here for the rest of the article: Tap Maple Trees at Home
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  • Winterizing Your Horse

    January 15, 2012
    As the nights begin earlier and the leaves start to fall, you know that winter is never far behind. If your horse is going to spend winter outside, inside, or a combination of the two, you will need to work that little bit harder to keep your horse in healthy condition.
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  • Alternate Heating Sources

    January 1, 2012
    More people are looking for alternative forms of home heating including stoves that burn wood, corn or pellets.  What are the alternatives and which fits your needs, time and budget best? Click here for the rest of the article: Alternate Heating Sources
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  • Keep your pets warm this winter

    December 15, 2011
    Cold-weather tips for pet ownersBecause our furry friends rely on their owners for safety and comfort—particularly in the winter—dog and cat owners have a heightened responsibility to take precautions to protect their pets during the colder months.
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  • Protect Your Property from Mouse Damage

    December 1, 2011
    When the weather starts getting colder, that’s when house mice start looking for their new winter residence. These unwanted house guests can enter your home almost anywhere, squeezing through cracks and holes as small as a dime.
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  • Designing a Stable Environment

    November 15, 2011
    A well-designed horse barn promotes the health, safety and performance of your horses. "Must haves" include stalls that are secure with nonslippery flooring, good drainage and safe lighting, a center aisle, and tack and feed storage rooms.
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  • Gardening Tips for November

    November 1, 2011
    You've raked up the leaves but the snow hasn't fallen yet. There are still things in the lawn and garden that need to be done! Click here for the rest of the article: Gardening Tips for November
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  • Best Foods for Migrating Birds

    October 15, 2011
    It's an old wives' tale that feeding birds during migration will keep them from completing their journeys – in fact, offering nutritious foods gives birds an edge in surviving migration.
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  • Gardening Tips for October

    October 1, 2011
    If you didn't get to it in September, there's still time to take care of the lawn and garden before winter sets in. Click here for the rest of the article: Gardening Tips for October
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