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3 Dog Sleeping Positions: What They Mean
We all love to watch our dogs sleep — from tiny twitches to full-out sprints, their adorable mannerisms can bring a ton of joy. But have you ever wondered about dog sleeping positions and what your dogs might be signaling by their naptime postures?
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You Can Be a Watering Expert
Each species presents their own unique challenges when it comes to keeping them happy and healthy, but there’s one thing they all have in common — the dependence on fresh, clean water.
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Growing Sweet Basil: Don’t Let Good Basil Go Bad
Do you have any experience growing sweet basil? I’ve had a lot of success in growing herbs outdoors, but growing basil has always been our most successful crop.
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Build a Home Using Alternative Building Materials
Building a self-sustaining home or structure is a wonderful concept that can be put into practice by anyone looking to create shelter for man or animal.
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A Wood Stove Hot Water Heater Heats Water for Free
Add to Favorites By Patricia Greene – A good hot shower or bath is essential to everyone’s well-being. A shower or bath on a cold day with free hot water …
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Cranberry-Apple Chutney Recipe for your holiday table.
Here in Maine, leaves have aged to rich, deep shades of red and orange, the nights are chilly, and the days crisp–though often gloriously sunny at the same time.
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How to Pick a Good Used Livestock Trailer
Add to Favorites By Hope Holland – There are lots of fancy trailers out there on the market for those of you who are going out solely to horse shows or …
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All About Karakachan Livestock Guardian Dogs
Add to Favorites By Cindy Kolb – The Karakachan livestock guardian dog is an LGD breed that has been used for centuries as an integral part of the life of the …
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The Importance of Conservation Easements
How can we protect our productive land and open space from the never-ending encroachment by urban sprawl, especially prime farmland on the fringes of our great cities?
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Gardening for Climate Change
Add to Favorites By Erika Jensen — Gardening for climate change is necessary in order to enjoy a bountiful garden year after year. I remember the year I found ducks …
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Tips To Help Homeowners Prepare For A Natural Disaster
Knowing beforehand what to do when a natural disaster hits is pivotal.
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