Spring is when seedlings need more room to grow and transplanting them into larger containers is really easy to do. Plus, transplanting seedlings helps them grow bigger so that they can be ready to plant into a garden. Lawn and Gardening Expert, Amy Grisak, explains the easy steps you need to take to get seedlings to thrive and grow into full-grown healthy plants. https://youtu.be/yiqw3sPqaVw Video Transcript What is the best method to transplant my seedlings? Hi, this is Amy Grisak for North 40 Outfitters, and today I'm going to give you a few gardening tips. Now, in the spring when you have all your seeds starting to grow, it's time to give them a little bit more room. When you have them in a tight little container like this, it's fine to get them started, but now they need some more space t...

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Excitement grows as I leave my pickup in the darkness.  I try to be stealthy as I feel my way through the dark woods and somehow navigate my way into the area I had scouted weeks before. Anticipation is high as I sit waiting for the first light to start breaking over the horizon.  As it gets light enough to make out the trees around me, I hear the first toms sound off from a nearby roosting tree. As it gets closer to fly down time, I give a quick hen yelp on my call which is immediately answered by the thundering gobble of a nearby tom.  I live for mornings like this. Knowing Turkey Behavior One of the most unique things about turkeys is that they sleep in trees.  Every evening they will feed towards a tree they like to sleep in (roost tree), and fly up into it before dark.  They will spend the night there. ...

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Whether you are hunting game animals, or at the shoot-off in the World Archery Festival in Las Vegas, you need to be sure you've got the right tools for the job. Today, we are talking about arrows.  The quality and selection of arrows on the market today is far better than it has ever been.  There is an arrow available for every application and, thankfully, an arrow for every pocket book.  So, what should your next arrow be?  The biggest question that I have for you is "what are you going to be using it for?" Before we dive into the practical uses of arrows, let's find out exactly what separates all the arrows that your local (North 40) archery shop has on the wall - other than their label. First we need to cover some terminology.  The most important specifications that should determine what arrow is going to be ...

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As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure, and this is particularly true for horses. Providing year-round protection for your horse against preventable problems can help you avoid expensive vet bills or even the tragic loss of your horse. One of the simplest ways to protect your horse is to keep vaccinations and parasite control up-to-date during the course of the year. We've all heard the arguments against vaccinating, and we interviewed a local vet about some of those here, but for those of us who will be vaccinating this year, we need to make sure we are up to date, not just on the actual yearly vaccines, but also the boosters you need (especially with younger horses). We asked Zoetis Animal Health about to tell us what their year-round routine would be, starting at spring when the change in season can increase threa...

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Made 100% in the USA, Liberty Safes have incorporated military locking bars into their 1776 series and newer safes. A single piece of laser cut steel, these locking bars prevent anyone from prying the safe open, securely keeping valuables protected from intruders. Watch the video below to learn more. Owning a safe is easy. We offer safe financing. My name is Andrew. I’m with Liberty Safe. We make all of our safes 100% in the US and we’re introducing some new features and benefits for the consumer this year. So, we’ve just revolutionized the safe industry again by putting out our military locking bars. So, old-fashioned safes have always had a chrome round bolt that has just a little bit of surface area that actually touches the inside part of the door jam. What we’ve done is taken a single piece of steel, laser cut it out and it...

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Winter here in the Northwest is hard on everyone even the birds. If you are an adamant bird watcher, amateur birder or just like to see a little activity outside your window during the deep cold, then you'll know having a bird feeder is a great way to insure you keep a lively line of wildlife flitting through your backyard to break up the bleak winter white. Buy bird seed from us online here, or check out our bird feeders online here. How do birds stay warm? They eat more food to build up fat stores and keep themselves warm. You can help your backyard birds stay warm we've got a few local tips for you to keep your birds fat and happy through the winter months. Five Steps to Get More Birds to the Bird Feeder this Winter Keep your feeders full and stock with high calorie seeds like Black Oil Sunflower or suet cakes as these pack a...

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DuraStart Batteries: American Products, American Story DuraStart is proud to operate a massive, 520-acre single-site battery manufacturing complex in both Berks County, Pennsylvania, and Corydon, Iowa, with world-class facilities that are the most advanced in the industry.... check out their recycling process and the facilities that power it here. They employ over 8,000 people, and for over a decade, they have been one of Pennsylvania's Best Places to Work. Many DuraStart employees have over 20 years of tenured service, and the DuraStart story, like most, decent American stories, starts in a garage. Durastart offers long-lasting, affordable batteries that power everything. Check these out. World War II: DuraStart Beginnings DuraStart began as a dream of the Breidegam family. In 1946, DeLight Jr., a young Air Force veteran, started a batt...

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Spending countless days on the water obsessing over new gear, enjoying quality time with good friends, and the sounds of the river filling our sleep with the promise of tomorrow.  Slurping oars breaking the water’s surface, the sound of a perfect Spey cast leaving the tension of the river, and the glunk of an eager trout as its upper jaw closes around a pmd taunt our minds.  Sun, wind, rain, hail, and snow make each experience unique, and it doesn't drive us off the water. North 40 Fly Shop wants to keep you in the loop.  We are evolving our fishing reports and blog into one great fishing report that gives you the latest and most accurate information possible.  Time on the water with friends and family is just as important to us as it is to you.  Get updated faster, stay in the loop, and catch more fish! ...

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