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CARING FOR YOUR “GREEN CARPET” LAWN

Do you want that perfect weed-free, green lawn that is the envy of everyone on the block?  Everyone wants their lawn to be a rich even colour with nary a weed poking its nasty head through the surface.  If you … Continue reading

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GROWING ALFALFA — GRASS MIXTURES

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WINTER FOOTBATHS

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COLD STRESS & CALVES

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ARE YOUR CHICKENS READY FOR WINTER?

The nights are becoming chilly at this time of the year.  Many places are actually starting to experience a freeze at night so now is a good time to get down to the chicken coop and make winter preparations for … Continue reading

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TOXINS IN DAIRY FEED

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FEEDING GRASSES TO DAIRY COWS — PART 2

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FEEDING GRASSES TO DAIRY COWS

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SUMMER GARDENING TIPS

by The Savvy Experts By mid-summer, perennial gardens can start to look overgrown, annual flowers begin to fade, and bugs may be munching on your vegetables. Savvy Gardening is here to help! We thought we’d share some of our top summer gardening tips for … Continue reading

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CONTAINER GARDEN MAINTENANCE TIPS

by The Savvy Experts All of us at Savvy Gardening enjoy putting together multiple container gardens each year. Some are full of veggies or berries, some show off interesting flower and foliage combos, and others feature both edibles and ornamentals—or, as we like to call them, garden … Continue reading

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MANAGING MINERALS ON PASTURE

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ZUCCHINI GROWING PROBLEMS

by Jessica Walliser Zucchini and other soft-skinned summer squashes are usually pretty easy to grow. But, gardeners do sometimes face struggles with these productive crops. Perhaps your vines stopped producing in mid summer? Or the fruits were small or deformed? Or … Continue reading

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FOUR MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT ALFALFA FOR HORSES — by Heather Smith Thomas

Does alfalfa cause kidney or respiratory problems or make horses hyper? Specialists shed light on these myths and more.  Despite all the science-backed suggestions about feeding alfalfa, it remains a misunderstood forage. The following are a few misconceptions worth clarifying. … Continue reading

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THE SECRET HEALTH BENEFITS OF FLOWERS

By: Bianca Vierra on 07.25.2018 NEWS Flowers are often reserved for special occasions and the part of our spending budget that we label frivolous. But what if you were told that flowers can actually bring health benefits? Would you purchase them … Continue reading

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WHEN TO HARVEST POTATOES

by Niki Jabbour Potatoes are one of the easiest crops to grow producing a bounty of tasty tubers when planted in garden beds and containers. Plus, there’s so many awesome potato varieties to grow – from fingerlings to russets – in a … Continue reading

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Mark Cullen’s May Garden To-Do List

Mark Cullen is an expert gardener, author, broadcaster and garden editor of Reno and Decor magazine. Get his free monthly newsletter at markcullen.com, and watch him on CTV Canada AM every Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. Follow him on Twitter @MarkCullen4 … Continue reading

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“THE ROUNDUP” SPRING NEWSLETTER — PRO BEEF PROGRAM

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DO YOU WANT TO GET FREE DOG FOOD?

Ask us today about how to earn FREE DOG FOOD with our Pet Food Loyalty Card Program.   Ask for your own frequent buyer loyalty card and all you have to do is keep track of your dog or cat food … Continue reading

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CORN GLUTEN MEAL AS WEED CONTROL?

Corn gluten meal is a great fertilizer — but its value as a weed control product is marginal. Due to the Ontario Pesticide Ban, there has been an increased demand for organic weed control products and the use of corn … Continue reading

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AMBER MARSHALL’S CHOICE — ‘Special Moments’ Horse Treats

Want to try something “special” for your horse? …try our new ‘Special Moments’â„¢ Horse Treats.   We are delighted to announce a new partnership with Amber Marshall, star of CBC’s Heartland.  Amber is a great Canadian role model who’s life parallels … Continue reading

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