Posted by Grange Co-op on 25th Jan 2017
Bats are extremely beneficial mammals. Once their value for insect control is realized, many people want to encourage bats to live in their yards. Like all animals, bats have three basic necessities for life: food, water, and shelter. Here are some ways to attract bats to your yard:
KEEP YOUR BACKYARD NATURAL:
Keeping natural habitats such as trees, woods, and especially dead snags will provide homes for many bats species.
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Posted by Grange Co-op on 25th Jan 2017
Growing strawberries can be a very rewarding garden experience or a profitable farming venture. However, it is important to know the proper growing procedure before you can start thinking about making strawberry preserves from your homegrown strawberries.
Spacing - High density planting is typically in an array of 18" x 4 ft. with 7,260 plants per acre. About 1 pound of strawberries per plant. Normal density arrays are 2 ft. x 4 ft. with… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 25th Jan 2017
Blueberries bring a unique combination of delicious fruit and striking ornamental beauty to the garden and landscape. Blueberries are easy to grow, require little care, and are seldom bothered by pests. If a few basic steps are followed, your plants can thrive and last a lifetime.
Allow adequate spacing around each bush for maximum yield
VARIETIES: Choose varieties suited to your area. You may want to select varieties that ripen at differ… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 9th Nov 2016
Shared with permission from Alex Deason, Mississippi State University Extension Service
Many that have a backyard flock enjoy fresh eggs from spring into the early fall. However, there are times when the days get shorter and temperatures get cooler we see a reduction in egg production.
There are a few things to consider going into this fall and winter that might change how comfortable the flock is. Even though it is very ear… Read more