Tag: Wildlife

8 Benefits of Wildflower Lawns

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

Cheryl Magyar Cheryl Magyar

Relief for Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac: The Poisonous Triplets

"Oh My Heavens! It's in My Bellybutton!" Taming the Poisonous Triplets The…

Martina Kuhnert Martina Kuhnert

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

Weird Things to Grow and Market on the Homestead

It’s a fact that, as a species, we bore easily.  Curious beings…

Bonnie Lavigne Bonnie Lavigne

Attract Wildlife to Your Property

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

Doug Smith Doug Smith

Raccoon Trapping for Beginners

Trapping is one of the most debated forms of conservation. For some,…

Jenna Delchambre Jenna Delchambre

Seed Heads Provide Food for Wildlife and Decorate the Winter Landscape

Once the last blazing maple leaf has floated to the ground and…

Jo Ann Abell Jo Ann Abell

Top Ten Wild Birds for Controlling Insects in the Garden

Destructive insects munching away on your garden plants can quickly wreak havoc…

Jo Ann Abell Jo Ann Abell

Nuisance Wildlife Encounters On the Rise

Encounters with "nuisance wildlife" have been on the upswing in recent years.…

Jo Ann Abell Jo Ann Abell

Tips from an Established Forest Garden

Starting a forest garden on your homestead is one of the best…

Elizabeth Waddington Elizabeth Waddington

Thwarting the Fox: Protecting Your Chicken Flock 

It’s late March, and a red fox has been hanging around for…

Jo Ann Abell Jo Ann Abell

Building a Backyard Habitat: Coexist with the Critters

Creating a backyard habitat is a fun, easy, and educational project in…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

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