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Recent Feature Articles


Why Insects Migrate: Ice Age Weather Patterns and Droughts Trigger Movements

In: Insects/Spiders

By: Feature Writer Albert Burchsted

Organic Farming Conferences and Events: Network with Farmers and Learn About Sustainable Agriculture

In: Organic Farming

By: Feature Writer Jamie McIntosh

Goldenrod in the Wild: Forest Fireworks

In: Desert/Water-wise Gardens

By: Feature Writer Robert Dailey

Botany in Nineteenth Century Art: Botany Paintings by Artists Redoute, Manet, Monet and Van Gogh

In: Botany

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

How to Groom a Horse After Riding: Grooming Tips for Cooling Down Horses

In: Horse Care

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Best Lavender Plants in Garden Landscapes: Popular Lavender Plant Varieties for Fragrance and Color

In: Perennial Plants

By: Feature Writer Angela England

Best Plants to Give at Christmas or Holidays: Great Flowers or Live Christmas Tree Gifts for Plant Lovers

In: Gardening Products

By: Feature Writer Angela England

Diamond Frost® Euphorbia Complements Poinsettias: Best Holiday Plant Combination to Decorate Homes for Winter

In: Theme Flower Gardens

By: Feature Writer Christine Eirschele

Springhare Facts – Pedetes capensis: Springhares are Members of the Order Rodentia and are not Hares

In: Bipeds

By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

Kidney Disease in Dogs – Nephrotic Syndrome: A Potential Complication in Glomerulonephritis or Renal Amyloidosis

In: Pet Diseases

By: Feature Writer Lorie Huston

Siberian Cat Breed Profile: Large, Long-Haired Russian Cats with Doglike Traits

In: Cat Breeds

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Golden Jade – Hornbill Ivory: A Treasured Carving Material Comes from the Helmeted Hornbill

In: Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

The Best Gifts for Pond Lovers: Birthday, Christmas and Retirement Presents for Water Gardeners

In: Water Gardens

By: Feature Writer Tricia Edgar

American Bobtail Cat Breed Profile: Short-Tailed Cats with a Wild Appearance and a Domestic Temperament

In: Cat Breeds

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Correct Spacing for Landscape Trees and Shrubs: Examples of Planting Distances Between Familiar Woody Ornamentals

In: Tree Care

By: Feature Writer Georgene A. Bramlage

What Kind of Dog Do I Have? DNA Test Kit Cheek Swab Reveals Genetic Heredity for Mixed Breeds

In: Dog Breeds

By: Feature Writer Joy Butler

Plants in Sympathy Flower Arrangements: Analyzing Plant Meanings in the FTD Flowers Sympathy Bouquet

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Feature Writer Angela England

Russian Blue Cat Breed Profile: Sweet-Tempered Cats from Russia’s Archangel Isles

In: Cat Breeds

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Summer Bulbs for Mid-Season Flowers: Bulb Plants - Iris, Allium, and Lily Bulbs in Summer Garden Blooms

In: Bulbs

By: Feature Writer Angela England

Best Gardening Bulbs for Spring Color: Spring Flowering Bulbs – Plants Like Iris, Tulips and Daffodils

In: Bulbs

By: Feature Writer Angela England

Can Horses Catch Swine Flu? Dangers of H1N1 in Equine Community

In: Horse Care

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Best Holiday Decorations for the Barn: Bringing the Holidays to the Horses

In: Horses

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Landscaping Software for the Organic Garden: Landscape Design Programs Help Gardeners Plan Before Planting

In: Gardening Resources

By: Feature Writer Jamie McIntosh

Hardy Lilium Martagon for Woodland Gardens: Plants and Flowers of Lily Species with Turk's-Cap Forms

In: Theme Flower Gardens

By: Feature Writer Christine Eirschele

Western Versus English Riding: Comparing Equestrian Disciplines

In: Horses

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

The Cactus Family: An Overview of the Cactaceae Botanical Family

In: Plant Species

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

How to Switch Disciplines in Horseback Riding: Training a Horse in a New Equestrian Discipline

In: Horse Training

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Jumping Grids on Horseback: Gymnastic Tips for Jumper Riders

In: Horse Training

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Finding Pond Plants Online: Stores That Sell Live Plants for the Water Garden

In: Water Gardens

By: Feature Writer Tricia Edgar

Crocus Plants for Fall and Spring: Fall Bulbs or Spring Bulbs for Bulb Flowers in Two Seasons

In: Bulbs

By: Feature Writer Angela England

Chartreux Cat Breed Profile: Chartreux – Quiet, Affectionate Felines with Blue-Gray Fur

In: Cat Breeds

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

All About Dracaena: Janet Craig, Lucky Bamboo, Corn Plant and More

In: Houseplants

By: Feature Writer Susan Walsh

Web Manipulation Explains Spider Behavior: Widow Spiders Alter Web Architecture in Response to Hunger

In: Spiders

By: Feature Writer Albert Burchsted

One Spider's Method to Prevent Overeating: Changing the Web Architecture Prevents Insects from Being Caught

In: Insects/Spiders

By: Feature Writer Albert Burchsted

Glomerulopathies – Glomerulonephritis in Dogs: A Potential Cause of Canine Kidney Disease and Renal Failure

In: Pet Diseases

By: Feature Writer Lorie Huston

Hornbills of Africa, Asia, and Indonesia: Colourful Birds with Big Bills and Strange Nests

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Matricide and Infanticide in a Spider: When Babies Eat Their Mother and Second Mates Destroy Eggs

In: Spiders

By: Feature Writer Albert Burchsted

Cool Down Tips for Horseback Riders: Bringing a Horse's Heart Rate and Respiration to Normal

In: Horse Training

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Dog's Swollen Ear Flap May Be a Hematoma: Ear Infection, Head Shaking Breaks Blood Vessels under Skin

In: Dog Care

By: Feature Writer Joy Butler

Spiders Without Poison Glands: Uloborids Have Modified Their Prey Immobilization Technique

In: Spiders

By: Feature Writer Albert Burchsted

How Pine Bark Beetles Destroy Pine Trees: Insects Cost Millions in Damage

In: Desert/Water-wise Gardens

By: Feature Writer Robert Dailey

Are Poinsettias Toxic to Cats? Will Eating Poinsettia Flowers or Leaves Poison Pets?

In: Cat Care

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Bells in the Desert: Showy Flowers for Dry Gardens

In: Desert/Water-wise Gardens

By: Feature Writer Robert Dailey

American Ginseng Poaching in US National Parks: Illegal Harvest Threatens North American Medicinal Plant Used in TCM

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Eupatorium Purpureum and Ligularia for Gardens: Growing Summer to Autumn Flowering Perennial Plants in Landscapes

In: Theme Flower Gardens

By: Feature Writer Christine Eirschele

Tax Deduction for Dog Owners: Should Taxpayers Get an Exemption for Pet Expenses?

In: Dogs

By: Feature Writer Joy Butler

How to Spot and Treat Fungal Diseases: Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Crown Rot and More

In: Houseplants

By: Feature Writer Susan Walsh

How to Prepare Your Houseplants For Winter: Care, Feeding and Problem Solving

In: Houseplants

By: Feature Writer Susan Walsh

All About the Waffle Plant: A Colorful, Exotic Addition to Any Plant Collection

In: Ivies/Climbing/Hanging Plant

By: Feature Writer Susan Walsh

Planting Organic Tulip Bulbs from Holland: An Interview with Jeroen Koeman of Eco Tulips

In: Organic Flower Gardens

By: Feature Writer Jamie McIntosh

American Beauty Berry: A Colorful Native Plant

In: Desert/Water-wise Gardens

By: Feature Writer Robert Dailey

Kitten and Cat Safety – Household Dangers: Take Precautions to Prevent Pet Injuries and Poisonings

In: Cat Care

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Native Plants of Ancient Indian Wupatki People: Crops and Plants Grown by Native Indian Tribes at Wupatki, Arizona

In: Ethnobotany

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

Update on Orphan Rhino Reintroduction in India: Endangered Rhinoceros Released in Manas National Park, Assam

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Annuals Pennisetum Calibrachoa and Coleus Potted: Container Planting Attracts Pollinators and Winter Interest

In: Theme Flower Gardens

By: Feature Writer Christine Eirschele

Lyme Disease Vaccination in Dogs: Determining the Need for the Canine Borellia burgdorferi Vaccine

In: Pet Diseases

By: Feature Writer Lorie Huston

Neurology of Insect Migration and Navigation: Their Behaviors and Neurologies are More Complex Than Realized

In: Insects/Spiders

By: Feature Writer Albert Burchsted

Flatwork Exercises for Performance Horses: Patterns and Movements for Schooling on the Flat

In: Horse Training

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Howling in Cats: Causes of Excessive Cat Vocalization

In: Cats

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Baptisia Plant Profile and Tips for Growing: Add Long Lasting Interest to Flowering Landscape with Wild Indigo

In: Perennial Plants

By: Feature Writer Angela England

Coleus Plant Winners at a New Trial Garden: Solenostemon Hybrids Perform Well at Franklin Park Conservatory

In: Flower Gardens

By: Feature Writer Christine Eirschele

Raccoons and the Koi Pond: Natural Ways to Stop Animals From Eating Pond Fish

In: Water Gardens

By: Feature Writer Tricia Edgar

Growing Need for Better Whale Shark Conservation: Popular Dive Tour Species Has Habitat, Fisheries and Aquarium Issues

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Shandy Helps Children Learn to Read: Reading Assistance Therapy Dogs Make Learning Fun for Kids

In: Dog Training

By: Feature Writer Joy Butler

Rules of Beginner Horseback Riding: Equestrian Basics for Novice Riders

In: Horses

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Why Horses Buck: Understand the Reasons Behind a Bucking Horse

In: Horse Training

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Benefits of Schooling on the Flat: Why Jumper Riders Should Focus on Flatwork with Performance Horses

In: Horse Training

By: Feature Writer Laura Thompson

Daffodil Brichardi Care and Breeding: A Dwarf African Cichlid Known for its Long Fins

In: Aquariums

By: Feature Writer Douglas DuHamel

Ruffs – Philomachus pugnax: A Common Eurasian Sandpiper with Interesting Breeding Behavior

In: Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Claude Monet and the Gardens of Giverny: Monet Paintings Inspired by the Plants and Flowers at Giverny

In: Botany

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

Grow an Organic Indoor Vegetable Garden: Windowsill Container Gardens Produce Vegetables and Herbs

In: Organic Vegetable Gardens

By: Feature Writer Jamie McIntosh

Delphinium Plant Profile and How to Grow Them: Add Stately Vertical Accents with Flowering Perennial Delphinium

In: Perennial Plants

By: Feature Writer Angela England

Stunning Redbud Trees: Bringing Color, Shape and Texture to Gardens

In: Desert/Water-wise Gardens

By: Feature Writer Robert Dailey

Monarchs, Queens, Soldiers and Milkweed: Milkweed Provides Food for Butterfly Larva

In: Desert/Water-wise Gardens

By: Feature Writer Robert Dailey

The Common or Round-Leaved Sundew: Carnivorous Bog Plant for Temperate Climates

In: Bogs/Marshes

By: Feature Writer Tricia Edgar

Preventing Lyme Disease in Dogs: Methods Which Protect Dogs from Infection with Borrelia burgdorferi

In: Pet Diseases

By: Feature Writer Lorie Huston

Newfound Understanding of Insect Migration: Their Behavior and Activities are More Complex Than Realized

In: Insects/Spiders

By: Feature Writer Albert Burchsted

Moving House with Cats – Planning and Preparing: How to Make Moving to a New Home Easier and Safer for a Cat

In: Cat Care

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

How to Help a Cat Settle in at a New Home: Encouraging Cats to Grow Accustomed to a Novel Environment

In: Cat Care

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Moving House – Bringing a Cat to a New Home: How to Help Cats Stay Calm and Survive Moving Day

In: Cat Care

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Beavers May Help Mitigate Climate Change Effects: A Canadian National Park's Wetlands were Healthier During Drought

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Fall Flowers for Autumn Color: Plants to Keep Fall Color in the Garden Beds, Borders and Containers

In: Plants & Bulbs

By: Feature Writer Angela England

Cold Hardy Camellia Selections: Fall, Winter and Spring Blooming Shrubs for Cooler Climate Gardens

In: Shrubs

By: Feature Writer Angela England

All About Sandpipers, Familiar Shorebirds: Sandpiper Migration, Breeding, Diet, and Conservation Status

In: Wild Birds

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

How to Set up an African Cichlid Aquarium: Creating the Ideal Environment for Fish From the Great Rift Lakes

In: Aquariums

By: Feature Writer Douglas DuHamel

Understanding Those Fancy Show Dog Names: Show Ring Ideas for Fun Ways of Naming Your Dog

In: Dog Shows

By: Feature Writer Joy Butler

Llamas are Used for Fleece and as Pack Animals: Sexual Behaviour, Breeding and Guarding of the Lama glana

In: Breeding Livestock

By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

Mealybug Control in the Organic Garden: Use Natural Pesticides to Kill Flower and Vegetable Garden Pests

In: Organic Gardens

By: Feature Writer Jamie McIntosh

The Rhododendron Species: Botanical Plant Profile of Rhododendrons

In: Plant Species

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

Cat Coat Colour Linked to Temperament: The Association Between Feline Fur Colours and Personality

In: Cats

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Causes of Canine Aggression – Fear Vs. Dominance: Recognizing Fear as the Most Common Cause of Aggression in Dogs

In: Pet Training

By: Feature Writer Lorie Huston

Diseases Known to Affect Alpacas - Vicugna pacos: Bacterial Infections and Plants that are Poisonous to the Alpaca

In: Livestock Health

By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

Running and Breeding Alpacas for Fleece: Sexual Behaviour and Mating of the Vicugna Pacos

In: Breeding Livestock

By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

Black and Purple Flowers for the Pond: Dark Contrast Blooms and Foliage for Water Gardens

In: Water Gardens

By: Feature Writer Tricia Edgar

Red Kangaroo - The Largest Living Marsupial: Macropus rufus – The Boxing Mammal is Capable of Embryonic Diapause

In: Bipeds

By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

Bird Nests – How Do Birds Protect Them? Keeping Nestlings Safe From Predators and Other Dangers

In: Bird Habitats

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Autumn Seasonal Ideas Decorating Flower Gardens: Landscape Plantings with Fall and Winter Interest

In: Theme Flower Gardens

By: Feature Writer Christine Eirschele

The Environmental Role of Keystone Species: Does Ecosystem Balance Always Depend on One Definitive Organism?

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Care and Breeding of the Lemon Cichlid: A Non-Aggressive Fish from Lake Tanganyika

In: Aquariums

By: Feature Writer Douglas DuHamel

Cherry Eye in Canines: Prolapsed Tear Gland Appears as Red Bulging Mass in Dog’s Eye

In: Dog Care

By: Feature Writer Joy Butler