I Adopted a Pet, Now What?
Adopting a pet is a wonderful experience and there's nothing quite like bringing your new pet home, knowing you are making a happy difference in an animal's...
Adopting a pet is a wonderful experience and there's nothing quite like bringing your new pet home, knowing you are making a happy difference in an animal's...
The end of summer doesn't need to mean the end of beautiful flowerbeds when you carefully plan fall annuals to make the most of every bit of the gardening...
When you're ready to add a furry, feathered or scaled member to your family, it can be tempting to visit a breeder or a pet store for a "new" pet you can raise...
There are many things to be afraid of in a pet's life – loud noises like thunder, fireworks and vacuum cleaners, scary places like the vet's office, a kennel...
You’re not the only one that deserves a nice, soft place to sleep. Here are some different styles of dog beds to get your pooch off the hardwood floor and...
Many gardeners have a love-hate relationship with the bugs in their garden. There are insects that are undeniably beneficial and great residents, as they...
Goats can be a delightful, productive and profitable addition to your small farm. To make the most of goats, however, you have to be prepared to meet their...
This summer, try starting your own garden bed and growing plants from seedlings or planting container plants. Whether you are planting vegetables or flowers,...
Pet owners take great care to feed their pets a healthy, nutritious diet (with an occasional treat, of course!). But do you know there are many potentially...
Herbal tea has many uses, from simple relaxation and enjoyment to homeopathic remedies to meditation and reflection. Why not grow your own herbal tea garden to...
Bedding is more than just a floor covering for your livestock. It provides cushioning and comfort for good rest, helps insulate against cold and drafts and...
No dog owner likes to discover that their furry friend has left little splashes of urine on walls, furniture, draperies and other surfaces. This type of...
Your horse's winter coat provides essential protection from frigid temperatures, biting winds and snow and ice. When the temperatures rise, breezes turn balmy...
Making beer at home can be both a fascinating and rewarding hobby with plenty of room for personal expression and experimentation for different strengths and...
Gardening is an ancient art, hobby and passion, but there is always something new to try. From new cultivars to innovative techniques to completely rethought...
Every dog owner is familiar with their pet's emotions and moods from begging eagerly for a treat to excited to go for a walk to dramatic and fearful about a...
The Christmas tree is the centerpiece of holiday decorating for many families, but how do you choose the very best one for your home, family and celebration...
Do you look at piles of leaves in your yard with dread because of all the raking you must do? Instead, why not consider the bounty Mother Nature has provided...
Training a horse is a challenging and awarding experience. Most professional trainers have years of experience and education through schools and workshops. If...
When I was growing up, we were always the type of family to DIY. When it came to our yard or anything related to our home, my mother and father always thought...
Plants should be an integral part of any backyard pond, but how can you add plants to your pond for the best natural balance and easiest care? Why Plants Are...
Droughts happen year after year and can be a gardener’s worse nightmare. They hurt your plants, dry up the soil, and create a negative environment in which...
Litter training isn't exclusively for cats, and with patience and perseverance it is possible to train different small pets to use litter boxes. Rabbits,...
People who love to grill will often tell you their opinion on whether they think gas or charcoal grills are better for cooking up those burgers and bratwurst. ...
No matter how well you care for your lawn, some pests and problems are bound to appear, but you can be prepared for these top 10 common lawn and garden...
When Valerie and Neal, the founders of Lone Star Farm and Home, found themselves driving over 30 miles to buy supplies for their farm they decided something had to be done. So in April 2011, they set up shop in Mt. Vernon, hand selecting items that they had used themselves with good experience. Now today they sell a wide assortment of products from automotive to animal feeds and everything in between.