Watching For Wildlife On the Farm, Part 2: Birds!
September 7, 2022Birds will find their way into your farm outbuildings, and your best best is to discourage most of them from nesting. Here are a few things you can do.
Watching For Wildlife On the Farm (Part 1)
August 1, 2022With having a hobby farm comes occasional encounters with wildlife. Here’s what to expect and how to get along with other critters humanely and responsibly.
Video: How To Make Your Own Hummingbird Food
May 13, 2022I enjoy our local hummingbirds, but they didn't like the commercial food I provided. So I found this easy hummingbird food recipe local birds love!
Share Your Harvest With Wildlife—And Still Have Enough To Eat
June 17, 2015Some gardeners build Fort Knox around their vegetable plots to keep wild animals out. I simply grow enough to share.
To Feed or Not to Feed?
February 26, 2015The East has faced a harsh winter, and all the wildlife is struggling to fill their bellies—but don’t get tempted to throw them a bone.
Landowners, It’s Time to Go Native
July 30, 2013The USDA encourages landowners to use native plants to benefit their surrounding ecosystem, economy and agriculture.
Wet Spring Hurts Wildlife Populations
June 3, 2011Excessive rains this spring have caused short-term nesting problems for bird and small-mammal populations, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Protect Your Garden Against Wildlife
March 25, 2011Courtesy Hemera/Thinkstock Use wire mesh to keep wild rabbits from enjoying a lunch from your garden. As you begin to salivate over the luscious tomatoes and crispy peppers you’ll soon have growing in your garden, think about how you can get the fruits of your labor to the dinner table unblemished. While starting plants from seed […]
Farm Dog Disease on the Rise
November 9, 2010An increased number of leptospirosis cases have been found in dogs throughout the Midwest, but treatment is available.
