Tag: Beneficial species

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Beekeeping

Bees for Free

If you are new to, or interested in, beekeeping, you will eventually…

Andrew Botham Andrew Botham
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We’re not Playing, ‘Possum: Opossums are Actually Good for the Homestead

My first up-close encounter with an opossum was one evening many years…

Jo Ann Abell Jo Ann Abell
Benefits of Wildflower Lawns
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8 Benefits of Wildflower Lawns

Urban sprawl has helped to bring the modern lawn into existence. The…

Cheryl Magyar Cheryl Magyar
Benefits of Bats on the Homestead
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The Benefits of Bats on the Homestead

Bats are among the most misunderstood creatures on the planet. For centuries,…

Jo Ann Abell Jo Ann Abell
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Attract Wildlife to Your Property

Living in the country means you have to deal with fewer people. …

Doug Smith Doug Smith
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Budget Backyard Bee Box

This is a simple guide for the homesteader who wishes to keep…

Andrew Botham Andrew Botham
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Beekeeping

Are Bees for Me?

Bees are interesting.  They just are.  Not to say that I have…

Andrew Botham Andrew Botham
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The Basics of Biodynamic Gardening

Is this the year you plan on growing healthier food, taking better…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores
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Beneficial Bugs

When I first started gardening, I knew I would probably be spending…

Karyn Sweet Karyn Sweet
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Look to the Weeds: Using Weeds as Soil Indicators

Gardeners and farmers constantly battle with weeds, but they can have a…

Diana Barker Diana Barker
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Beginning Thoughts on Keeping Bees

There are a lot of good reasons to have a few hives…

Kim Flottum Kim Flottum
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Beekeeping

Are you a Wanna Bee? Build a Solitary-bee House

What is it about bees or beekeeping that is so scary?  If…

Melody Cox Melody Cox

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