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svetlana not feeling well - duck health and first aid guide

Duck health guide: first aid kit items, healthcare tips & more

Our duck health guide w/ first aid kit recommendations will help you prevent illness & be prepared in the event one of your flock members becomes sick or injured.

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goose-economics

Economics of keeping geese

How much does it cost to keep geese? Can they pay for themselves? Take a deep dive into goose-enomics, the financial side of raising geese!

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recipe: pickled daylily flower buds

Pickled daylily flower buds

Pickled daylily flower buds are a simple and delicious way to enjoy edible daylilies! Have them in your fridge in less than 10 minutes!

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mimosa flower ice cream

Mimosa flower ice cream (Albizia julibrissin)

Find out how to turn flowers from invasive mimosa trees, aka Persian silk trees (Albizia julibrissin), into delicious ice cream!

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serviceberry crumble dessert recipe / saskatoon, amelanchier, juneberry dessert

Serviceberry pecan maple crumble

Serviceberry pecan maple crumble: a simple and delicious dessert featuring the uniquely delicious flavor of serviceberries, aka juneberries.

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second duck healthcare interview with dr. scott echols

SECOND interview with Dr. Scott Echols: Duck nutrition & healthcare

In our second video interview with Dr. M. Scott Echols, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), we ask him YOUR questions about duck healthcare.

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Morel mushroom orzo recipe

Recipe: Morel mushroom orzo

Morel mushroom orzo is a simple and delicious dish that showcases the wonderful flavor of seasonal morel mushrooms! 

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organic and natural lawn weed control - 9 methods

9 ways to get rid of lawn weeds without chemicals 

Looking for natural ways to maintain an attractive, weed-free lawn without using harmful chemicals? Use these 9 methods to get growing better!

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garden plants that can be used to repel mosquitoes

What plants repel mosquitoes? 13 best plants to help!

What plants repel mosquitoes? Plants won’t keep mosquitoes out of your yard, but they can keep you from getting bitten. Find out which plants work and how!

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interview about duck nutrition and healthcare with dr. scott echols

Duck nutrition & healthcare: FIRST video interview with Dr. Scott Echols

Part 1: Watch our first video interview with Dr. Scott Echols, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice). In this video you’ll learn tons of helpful information about nutrition and healthcare best practices for backyard and pet ducks!

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Recipe: Rose flower vinegar - how to make a living probiotic vinegar from edible flowers

Recipe: Rose flower vinegar – a homemade living probiotic

Discover how to make rose flower vinegar: a living probiotic vinegar made from rose flowers with a flavor reminiscent of champagne vinegar!

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Benefits of a backyard pond - pros and cons of backyard pond

14 benefits of adding a backyard pond

What are the benefits of a backyard pond? Pros and cons? We’ve had a small backyard pond for over a decade — here’s what we’ve discovered!

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Guide: How to grow Meyer lemons in pots or containers.

How to grow Meyer lemons in pots – anywhere!

Come find out how to grow your own Meyer lemons in pots and containers using organic methods in any climate zone!

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how to grow and use yuzu (Citrus junos)

Yuzu: a rare citrus you can grow in cool climates!

Looking for a cold-hardy citrus? Here’s everything you need to know about yuzu (Citrus junos) to grow your own — even in cooler climates!

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how to grow ginger anywhere

How to grow ginger anywhere – cool zones, pots, and more!

This ginger growing guide is chock full of helpful tips to help you grow ginger anywhere: cool climates, warm climates, in pots or indoors!

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