Plants & Animals

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Recent Contributing Articles


Should I Buy An Older Horse? Considerations When Buying A Senior Equine

In: Horses

By: Paula Sainthouse

Should I Buy A Younger Horse? Considerations When Buying A Youngster

In: Horses

By: Paula Sainthouse

Cat Social Interaction Facts: Answers to Commonly Asked Questions About Feline Social Behaviours

In: Cats

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

The Dormouse: Mouse or Squirrel?

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Lynda Osborne

The Brittany Puppy or Adult Dog: A Good Choice for the Family

In: Dog Breeds

By: Bryan Jackson

Raising a Litter of Puppies: Stimulation, Sensitization, and Socialization

In: Dog Breeding

By: Jennifer A. Walker

Growing Bananas in the Home Garden: Maximizing Fruit Production in Banana Plants

In: Orchards/Fruit Gardening

By: Christy Swift

Cat Behaviour Facts: Answers to Commonly Asked Questions About Feline Behaviours

In: Cats

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

How to Grow Banana Plants: Care of Bananas in the Sub tropical Home Garden

In: Orchards/Fruit Gardening

By: Christy Swift

Psychiatric Service Dogs: Providing Assistance to the Mentally Disabled

In: Dogs

By: Jennifer A. Walker

Common Birds at the Bird Feeder in Winter: Most Common East Coast Birds Around the Feeder

In: Bird Watching

By: Thomas Wyatt

Bringing a New Puppy Home: Routines Ease the Transition

In: Dog Care

By: Jennifer A. Walker

Coat Colors in Boxers: Breed Standard, Genetics and Inheritance

In: Dog Breeding

By: Jennifer A. Walker

Marking Patterns in Boxers: Standard, Genetics and Inheritance

In: Dog Breeding

By: Jennifer A. Walker

Recipes for Homemade Gluten-Free Dog Treats: Easy Dog Snack Recipes to Make at Home

In: Dog Care

By: Sandy McCollum

The Best Trees to Select for Small Gardens: Characteristics of the Most Suitable Trees Where Space is Limited

In: Trees

By: David Haigh

Simon, the Only Cat to Win the Dickin Medal: Silent Hero From HMS Amethyst

In: Cats

By: Lynda Osborne

Bones Beneath the Dales: What are the Secrets of the Yorkshire Dales' Past?

In: Mammals

By: Martin Hickes

How to Use Houseplants in Holiday Decorating: Ivy, Norfolk Island Pine, Ficus and Other Holiday Friendly Plants

In: Houseplants

By: Feature Writer Susan Walsh

Growing Snow and Snap Peas in Hanging Baskets: A Great Way to Grow Edible Podded Peas for an Urban Garden

In: Kitchen Gardens

By: Colette Haydon John

How to Overwinter Begonias: Cane, Rex, Wax, Tuberous and More

In: Houseplants

By: Feature Writer Susan Walsh

Choosing the Best Banana Plant Variety: Different Varieties of Bananas and Their Characteristics

In: Orchards/Fruit Gardening

By: Christy Swift

A Rough Collie in the Family: This Lassie is a Wonderful Pet

In: Dog Breeds

By: Bryan Jackson

Five Easy Herbs to Grow in a Container Garden: Hassle-free Indoor Herb Gardening

In: Herb Gardens

By: Cyn Vela

Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Dog: Shopping for the Pup Who has Everything

In: Dogs

By: Feature Writer Joy Butler

Increasing Nitrogen Levels in Vegetable Gardens: Give Garden Soil the Proper Nutrients Needed to Grow Great Veggies

In: Vegetable Gardens

By: Joshua Nuttall

Dog Shedding – How to Stop Shedding in a Dog: Causes are Poor Diet, Poor Grooming, Parasites, Breeds Prone to Shed

In: Dog Care

By: Mia Carter

Keeping Cats Off the Christmas Tree: Preventing Climbing, Ornament Breaking, Lights and Safety Issues

In: Cats

By: Vickie Britton

The African Buffalo: Immense Strength and Dangerous Horns Make a Formidable Foe

In: Mammals

By: John Bartels

Spring Flowering Shrubs Lift the Winter Gloom: Colour the Spring Garden with Early Season Floral Performers

In: Flower Gardens

By: David Haigh

The Red Imported Fire Ant: South American Red Ant Thriving in America

In: Crawling Insects

By: Cyrus Dehkan

How to Keep a Dog from Running Away: Working on the Recall Problem with the Stubborn Canine

In: Dog Training

By: Bryan Jackson

The Dressage Training Scale: A Pyramid of Elements for Training a Riding Horse

In: Horse Training

By: Wendy Picard

How to Create Green Roofs on Garden Buildings: The Building, Planting and Environmental Benefits of Living Roofs

In: Gardening Techniques

By: David Haigh

Chicago Botanic Garden Aids Plant Conservation: Scientists Study Global Warming, Endangered Plants and Wildflowers

In: Public Gardens

By: Katherine Rodeghier

Types of Horse Blankets: When to Blanket a Horse, and Which Blanket to Use

In: Horse Products

By: Wendy Picard

Urban Wildlife - Birds of Prey in Manhattan: Birdwatching in New York City Parks–Hawks, Falcons, Owls and Eagles

In: Wild Birds

By: Melissa Cooper

Gather and Use Dead Leaves in the Organic Garden: Leaf Cleanup Yields Mulch, Leaf Mold, and Fertilizer for Gardeners

In: Organic Gardens

By: Feature Writer Jamie McIntosh

Hanging Basket Plant Ideas: Interesting Vines and Vine Like Flowers

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Tina Samuels

Find Your Hamster Babies a Good Home: Helping Baby Hamsters to Have a Great Start in Life

In: Pet Care

By: Sarah Charmley

Types of Rose: From Floribunda to Hybrid Tea

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Lynda Osborne

The Different Owls Spotted in the UK: How to Identify British Owl Types

In: Wild Birds

By: Luke Waterson

Plant a Xeriscape: Conserve Water With a Dryland Garden

In: Xeriscaping

By: Cynthia Myers

Endosymbiosis in Aphids and Other Insects: Nutrients From Symbiotic Bacteria Help Greenfly Survive on Plant Sap

In: Insects/Spiders

By: Feature Writer Wendy Anne Makhdum Prosser

Pune's Katraj Snake Park - India: Popular Man-made Wild Life Zone & Tourist Spot of India

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Shanti Mahadevan

Dog Toy Group includes the Smallest Terriers: Terriers range in Size from Large to Small, but Four are Lap Dogs

In: Dog Breeds

By: Debbie Baughman

Those Working Dogs and the Jobs They Do: Some Canine’s Work is Instinctive but Other Tasks must be Learned

In: Dogs

By: Debbie Baughman

Bottom Dwellers for a 10-Gallon Aquarium: Selecting Catfish, Loaches and Gouramis for a Small Tank

In: Aquariums

By: Neale Monks

Schooling Fish for a 10-Gallon Aquarium: Choosing Tropical Fish for a Small Tank

In: Aquariums

By: Neale Monks

The South African Leopard: Leopards are Fierce, Cunning and Deadly Predators

In: Endangered Species

By: John Bartels

Cat Alarms and Other Tools for Cat Training: How to Train Cats to Stay off Counters, Tables and Furniture

In: Cat Training

By: Mia Carter

Exotic Small Pets: Guinea Pig Care

In: Pet Care

By: Donald Lingle

How Worms Improve Soil in the Vegetable Garden: Redworm and Earth Worm Castings are the Best Soil Amendments

In: Vegetable Gardens

By: Feature Writer Chris McLaughlin

Growing Herbs Indoors with Hydroponics: An Indoor Hydro Garden Provides Fresh Herbs All Year

In: Herb Gardens

By: Barbara Brown

Growing Roses in Australian Gardens: Hot Climate Rose Gardening in Tropical and Sub-Tropical Regions

In: Rose Gardens

By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

John James Audubon's Birds of America: One of the Earliest American Ornithology Books

In: Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Poisonous Plants to Horses: While Many Plants Pose a Minor Threat, Some May be Deadly

In: Horse Care

By: Maddison Newburg

Which Animals are the Best Pets for Kids: Not All Pets are Suitable for Children

In: Pet Care

By: Isin Tuzcular

Why Do Horses Need So Much Care? Why Correct Horse Management is a Lot of Work

In: Horses

By: Paula Sainthouse

Organic Control of Grubs in the Lawn: The Right Treatment at the Right Time

In: Organic Gardens

By: Jessica Ferguson

How to Make Garden Maps to Chart Plant Locations: Keeping Planting Records to Replace Missing Labels

In: Landscaping

By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Planting Mosses in Your Garden: Adding Texture and Color with Mosses

In: Water Gardens

By: Chris Dinesen

Do You Really Want to Work with Horses? A Career with Horses is Harder than Many Anticipate

In: Horses

By: Paula Sainthouse

Best Climbing Plants to Grow in Shady Places: Some of the Top Climbers to Pick for Sunless Walls and Fences

In: Flower Gardens

By: David Haigh

World's Best Cat Litter vs. Swheat Scoop: Natural and Organic Litter Works for the Cat and the Environment

In: Cat Care

By: John Wu

Why Do Cats Purr: Feline Purring Sounds

In: Cats

By: Jennifer Thorimbert

Fall Flowers to Light Up Shade Gardens: Add Color to Shady Sites With Drifts of Fall Blooming Perennials

In: Landscaping

By: Barbara Ellis

Create a Colorful Shady Flower Garden for Summer: Select Perennials for Shade Featuring Early to Midsummer Bloom

In: Landscaping

By: Barbara Ellis

Create a Shady Spring Flower Garden That Shines: Spring Blooming Perennials for Landscaping Shade Gardens

In: Landscaping

By: Barbara Ellis

New Sweet Alyssum Flower Called Snow Princess™: Lobularia Maritima Inlbusnopc and Summer Annual Ideas Easy to Grow

In: Flower Gardens

By: Feature Writer Christine Eirschele

Is it Cruel to Eat Veal? British Veal Production Methods and the Treatment of Calves

In: Livestock Health

By: Bruce Barbour

Top Tips For Buying and Siting a Greenhouse: Which to Choose, What Size to Buy and Where to Put It in the Garden

In: Flower Gardens

By: David Haigh

Chemical Weapons in the Animal Kingdom: Poisonous Bites, Stings, Feathers and Skin

In: Mammals

By: Lynda Osborne

UV Pond Filters: Ultraviolet Clarifiers or UVC Machines Kill Pond Algae

In: Water Gardens

By: Feature Writer Tricia Edgar

The Best Gift Basket for the Rose Grower: A Rosy Present filled with a Rosarian's Essential Tools

In: Rose Gardens

By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Rafflesia, the World's Largest Flower: Interesting Characteristics of this Rare Foul-Smelling Bloom

In: Plant Species

By: Cheryn Tan

The Best Holiday Gifts for Dogs: Great Presents for Pets

In: Dogs

By: Feature Writer Kerrie Troseth

Tools for Adding Water to Reptile Tanks: Products for Raising Humidity and Misting Herps

In: Reptiles & Amphibians

By: Katie Ouderkirk

Hydroponic Growing Systems: Extend the Growing Season and Help the Environment with Hydroponics

In: Vegetable Gardens

By: Barbara Brown

Is My Dog Breeder Responsible? How to Know if You've Found a Good Breeder

In: Dog Breeding

By: Joyce DeLay

Keeping a Culinary Herb Garden: Herbs Close at Hand for the Cook

In: Kitchen Gardens

By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

The Yearly Cost of Owning a Horse: Estimates of Equine Feed, Equipment, and Veterinary Bills

In: Horse Care

By: Wendy Picard

Brown Pelicans Avoid Endangerment List: Species Recovers with Increased Populations

In: Wild Birds

By: Kathryn Hedderig

Inspiration for the Winter-Bound Gardener: Ideas for Dormant Season Gardening and Working in the Winter Garden

In: Landscaping

By: Richard Freeland

A History of the Rose: One of the Oldest Flowering Plants Known to Man

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Lynda Osborne

Treating White Spot in Colomesus Asellus: The South American Puffer and Ich Disease in the Tropical Fish Tank

In: Freshwater Fish

By: Joanne Kelly

Parts of the Bridle: Horse, Saddlery, Tack and Equipment

In: Horses

By: Lynda Osborne

Bichon Frise Profile: A Toy Breed With a Large Spirit

In: Dog Breeds

By: Bryan Jackson

Six Herbs for a Scented Garden: Herb Plants used from the Time of the Renaissance

In: Theme Flower Gardens

By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Curse of the Cabbage Looper: Tiny Caterpillar Causes Untold Damage to Vegetable Crops

In: Desert/Water-wise Gardens

By: Feature Writer Robert Dailey

Sooty Shearwaters' Amazing Migration: Long Distance Travelers Enjoy Endless Summers

In: Wild Birds

By: Terri Morgan

British Wild Deer Species and Where to See Them: Six Different Types of Deer Roam Free in the UK in Growing Numbers

In: Quadrupeds

By: Tony Allen

Two Holiday Basics Hazardous to Pets Health: Traditional Elements of the Holiday Season can be Dangerous for Dogs

In: Dogs

By: Debbie Baughman

The Benefits of Barriers in Organic Pest Control: Materials and Methods to Prevent Pests Damaging Vegetables

In: Garden Pests & Diseases

By: David Haigh

Volunteering with a Horse Rescue: Help Abused and Neglected Horses

In: Horses

By: Jennifer Williams

Henry Thoreau's Interest in the Moose and Loon: The Mythic Potential of the Maine Woods

In: Wildlife Preservation

By: Richard Fleck

Spanish Norman Horses: Horse Breeders Recreate the Medieval Warhorse Using Modern Horses

In: Horses

By: Jennifer Williams

How to Make a Fragrant Herbal Lawn: Pungent Scent and Colorful Walk-upons for the Garden

In: Landscaping

By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Protect Pets in Winter Weather: Domesticated Pets Do Get Cold

In: Dogs

By: Brenda Reeves

The Briard as a Family Dog: The French Sheepdog That Loves Kids

In: Dog Breeds

By: Bryan Jackson