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Chickens are one of the most enjoyable farm animals to raise and, fortunately, you don’t need much space to do just that. In fact, the popularity of urban/backyard chicken farming is now a movement, with owners of small flocks gaining the nutritional benefits of independently grown and farm-fresh eggs. In addition, raising backyard chickens teaches your family—especially kids—personal responsibility and the value of a job well done. Bonus: Your kids will love their backyard chickens. Whether you have 40 acres at your disposal, or just a small yard in the city, our How To Raise Chickens section explains how to build a successful flock. Feel free to “scratch around.”   Marek’s disease is a contagious disease found among chickens worldwide. That’s why vaccination is so important. But did you k...

Anyone can cook on a pellet grill. And, anything can be cooked on a pellet grill. From grilling roasts to smoking BBQ, pellet grills are really easy to use and really easy to maintain. In our How to Pellet Grill Guide, you’ll learn how a pellet grill works and how to keep it clean. You’ll also learn what foods are great for cooking on a pellet grill and understand if it’s hard to clean up afterward. It’s easier than you think. Get ready to pick out your favorite pellets and get started. Anyone can cook on a pellet grill. And, anything can be cooked on a pellet grill. From grilling roasts to smoking BBQ, pellet grills are versatile and easy to use.       Video Transcription What Can I Cook on my Pellet Grill? Hi, everybody. My name is Brad Gerb...

Lawn and garden décor adds a special touch to a special spot. Watch and learn as lawn and garden expert, Amy Grisak, shares her favorite tips for sprucing up your backyard and garden. Want to learn more gardening tips and techniques? Click here to read more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxLX3jXB-Js Video Transcription How do I Make my Garden Look more Appealing? I'm Amy Grisak with North 40 Outfitters. And we're going to talk about how to make your garden even more beautiful. Now, the flowers are gorgeous and the vegetables definitely have their appeal, but what makes it even nicer is when we can decorate it and really give it our personal touch, plus with practical application as well. Are there Practical ways to Decorate my Garden? Now, there are so many ornaments tha...

Growing herbs is really easy to do. From learning what to grow and how to harvest and cut them, watch and learn as lawn and garden expert, Amy Grisak, shares her favorite tips for growing and harvesting culinary herbs. Want to learn more tips and tricks about gardening? Click here to read more. https://youtu.be/mRxr42YXPC4?list=PLc_kM2PuJLMBGIs6aujP6ufX6l6f-cHmV Video Transcription How to Decide on the Best Herbs for your Garden? Hi, I'm Amy Grisak with North 40 Outfitters and today I'm going to give you a few tips on what herbs to grow, how to take care of them and how to cut them for use in your kitchen. Now, when it comes to herbs, we have the world at our fingertips and the nice thing is, is so many of them love these wonderful hot summers with lots of sunshine and absolutely thrive f...

Kentucky Blue. White Dutch Clover. Perennial Rye. When it comes to creating a picture-perfect yard, it can actually take a couple of years. But, don’t let that put you off. Learning the easy steps it takes to produce a beautiful, lush lawn is really doable, and we can get you headed down the right path. In our How to Maintain your Lawn Guide, you’ll learn how to seed your lawn from scratch and how to maintain it. We’ll also explain how you should handle those bare spots that Fido is so good at making. It’s all doable. So, roll up your sleeves and dig in. Each season has its own tasks for ensuring your lawn is well maintained and looking great. For example, in the early spring, you’ll want to begin mowing and overseed any bare spots, while in the fall you’ll want to keep your lawn raked and free of deb...

Summer makes everything hot. So, how do you keep your garden from burning up in warm weather? Watch and learn as lawn and garden expert, Amy Grisak shares her best tips and techniques for watering your garden, keeping it healthy and thriving all summer long. Want to learn more tips and tricks about gardening? Click here to read more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pmi-rRQuMNk Video Transcription What is the Best Time to Water my Garden? I'm Amy Grisak with North 40 Outfitters, and today we're going to talk about what you need to water your garden properly. Now watering along with feeding your garden is one of the most important things you could do, particularly for us gardeners out West who oftentimes don't have the rainfall that we would really like to see. When to water is probably the numb...