There are few words that evoke as much fear to chicken owners as "foxes in the henhouse." These clever canids are stealthy and intelligent. Persistence and the ability to work out problems would get ...
How to Keep Bears Away From the Garden Safely and Humanely
Lions, and tigers, and bears – Oh my! We've all heard the familiar refrain, but what do bears have to do with your garden? Black bear populations are gaining numbers in many states and bear-human ...
How to Prevent and Get Rid of Squirrels in Your Garden
Squirrels are sneaky bandits who will raid your garden and run off with the goods. There are several species of squirrels in North America. The grey squirrel is found throughout the lower 48 and is ...
How to Deal and Get Rid of Skunks in Your Garden Humanely
Noticing shallow little holes in your garden beds? Maybe your strawberry patch is suddenly bare? You may have skunks in your garden! When it comes to dealing with pests in the garden, there seems ...
Growing Pecan Tree: Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
Two words: pecan pie. Got your attention? If you've got the space and time, you should consider growing pecans, and not only to make dessert. They can also be used in savory dishes or to make some ...
Growing Walnut Trees: Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
I can’t say enough good things about growing walnut trees. As a hardwood, they provide great value to your property. They cool you in summer as a dignified shade tree and warm you up in the winter as ...
How to Humanely Stop Birds from Stealing Seeds and Seedlings in Your Garden
Birds are marvelous animals to have around our homesteads. They're beautiful to look at, sing entertaining songs, and eat bad bugs. However, sometimes birds can be pests when they eat the seeds that ...
Growing Summer Squash: Best Varieties, Planting, Tips, and Harvesting
If you aren't growing summer squash, why not? It's not too fussy, there are so many varieties, and you can cook it in an endless number of ways. Not to mention how much fruit you get off one ...
Growing Wheatgrass: How to Plant, Grow and Harvest This Nutritional Powerhouse
Wheatgrass is a nutritional powerhouse that has earned a reputation around the world as one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Lucky for us, growing wheatgrass is easy, fun, and inexpensive. It’s ...