Small Farm & Hobby Farm Ideas

Say What? - Understand mixed signals between horses and humans

“Why can’t you just pick up that foot?” is one of the most oft-heard refrains in boarding and lesson barns everywhere, muttered to horses of all ages and sizes in the course of an unsuccessful grooming session. Every horse owner I know has a cocktail party story about “the one weird thing my...

Does Restoring Western Grasslands Benefit Native Bees and Spiders?

Throughout the West, many native grasslands have been degraded – overgrazed, overtilled, burned or overrun by invasive weeds like Medusahead or cheatgrass, which by itself is estimated to have taken over more than 150,000 Western acres. As interest in and efforts to restore these degraded grasslands expands...

The Swiss army knife of tractor attachments

When you have yard and lawn work to do on the acreage, nothing is more frustrating than having to head back to the shed to collect a tool you forgot or didn’t have room for.Enter Big Tool Rack, which solves that problem.Made for popular subcompact and compact tractors, BigToolRack was designed to provide a...

Salmon, Peas and Asparagus with Pasta in Lemon Cream Sauce

Spring Is On Its Way - Lively lemon cream highlights peas and asparagus

Here’s a new recipe that’s just bursting with flavor, brilliant hues of green and vivid pops of red and orange. It’s our fresh Salmon, Peas and Asparagus with Pasta in Lemon Cream Sauce! This main dish salad is loaded with peas and asparagus alongside buttery salmon filets . . . it almost...

Earthquake Offers a 5-Year Warranty on its Outdoor Power Equipment

Earthquake’s Groundbreaking Power Equipment will be on Display in the Lawn, Garden and Outdoor Living Hall at the National Hardware ShowIn May, lawn and garden, landscape, hardware, and home improvement professionals will be headed to the annual National Hardware Show. They will have the opportunity to take a...

Exmark Redesigns Quest Zero-Turn Riders for 2018

Exmark has updated its popular Quest residential zero-turn riding mowers for 2018, with improved engine protection, an updated control panel and a fresh, new look.Exmark Product Manager, Mike Mayfield, said the new Quest models offer proven Exmark commercial features to enable homeowners to maintain their lawns faster...

Host a Hot-Pot Party

Heat up your next get-together by inviting family and friends over to try a DIY trend, the hot-pot party. It can be easy to prep and your guests can enjoy cooking and customizing their own meals. First, prepare a rich, flavored broth and serve steaming-hot in a slow cooker or multi-cooker. Next, offer a selection...

5 Ways to Refresh Your Home for Spring

Spring is a time for renewal and awakenings. It's also the perfect time to take your cues from Mother Nature and devise a plan to reduce and reimagine your way to a refreshing, updated home you can fully enjoy once more.Reorganize cluttered areasIf a room (or rooms) in your house are in disarray, start by...