CREATURES

Deer are remarkably agile creatures with a surprising vertical leap. So how high can deer jump? Whitetail deer, one of the most common species in North America, are capable of …

Wasps are naturally attracted to nectar. If you’re feeding hummingbirds, you may develop problems with wasps. So how do you keep wasps away from hummingbird feeders? You don’t want them …

If you’re wondering about the furry burrowing critters known as moles, then chances are you’re seeing signs in your yard and maybe even plant damage. We’ve been there. Or, you …

Nature’s Own Pest Control Recently, a reader mentioned that she had spider mite problems afflicting her plants indoors and out. So that problem sent us into the research on spider …

Metal Hummingbird Feeders Are Lovely, but Potentially Harmful We’ve been using the attractive glass and copper hummingbird feeders, until now. We’ve changed them out just this weekend after discovering an …

We wondered if the solar fountain bird baths work. I mean do they really produce a consistent visible fountain of water flow? So we got one of the cheapest ones …

Banana Peels Are Beneficial for Chickens Yes! Not only can chickens can eat banana peels and bananas, but both add substantial nutrients for healthier chickens and egg production! Banana peels …

There’s one scent in fall we’d rather not experience: stink bugs! If you have them around, you may be wondering how to get rid of stink bugs in your house. The …

A Natural Solution Using Essential Oils That Are Safe for Dogs You can easily make homemade tick repellent spray for dogs and humans with essential oils that is surprisingly effective …

We love creating a natural biodynamic garden environment and use natural remedies whenever possible. Living in the woods with dogs and a cat, we wanted to learn about plants that …