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Posted: January 17, 2021What is the Warranty if my Electric Fence is Struck by Lightning? Read more5 Min
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Warm Comfort on Cool DaysCold fall days demand delicious comfort food, like Dutch oven short ribs. Watch and learn as we’ve partnered with Discount Meats to show how to prepare this easy Dutch oven short rib recipe.Video TranscriptionHow's it going everyone. I'm Garet from Discount Meats. I'm here with North 40 today. We are going to show you how to cook some short ribs. First thing you want to do is get yourself six pounds of short ribs from your local butcher store. We sell them in a rack like this. What you're going to want to do, so you're going to want to come down the center of each one, or down the side of each rib, and just separate them out. They call this English style I believe. Once you've got your short ribs all cut and separated so each individual rib is on its own, we like to season ours with a little Alpine Touch Prairi...
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Posted: January 16, 2021
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...
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Posted: January 16, 2021
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. For any lawn planted from seed, you can expect germination in one to three weeks. This will depend on the variety used, temperatures, and sufficient watering. Keep in mind though, it takes two to three years to see a picture-perfect lawn. Watch the video below to...
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Posted: January 16, 2021
Weeds can be a pain but getting rid of them doesn’t have to be. There are several simple steps you can take to remove pesky weeds from your lawn. Watch as Lawn and Gardening Expert, Amy Grisak, explains traditional and alternative methods for lawn weed removal. https://youtu.be/yqSTahrkzug Video Transcription How to Get Rid of Weeds in your Lawn? Hi. I'm Amy Grisak with North 40 Outfitters, and today we're going to talk about how to get rid of those weeds in your lawn. Now, if you want to go the old school method with a manual, you could use something like this where you place it right over the weeds, step on it, and pull it up. There's a certain satisfaction to that. But if you don't want to go this route, the number one thing you have to do, and even if you do want to go this route, you need ...
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Easy Step-by-Step Spare RibsSmoked spare ribs are a favorite crowd pleaser, and very easy to make. Watch and learn as we share our ten steps for making mouthwatering spare ribs.Video TranscriptionRibs are a delicious summer grilling must do, but where to start? Watch and learn as Discount Meats show us how to prepare and cook spare ribs from start to finish. Then, go get your grill on! Need the best kitchen tools? Shop Kitchenware HERE.Looking for mouth-watering marinades and spices? Shop seasonings HERE.Step-by-Step Spare RibsSteps 1 & 2 Remove the skirt, and square off the ends. Step 3 Remove the silverskin Step 4 Pat dry with a towel Step 5 Season generously Step 6 Cook in oven or smoker at 225° F for approximately four hours Step 7 Apply BBQ sauce Step 8 Broil or grill until BBQ sauce...
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