Monthly Archives: July 2006

You Should NOT Fertilize or Prune When. .

Posted on July 30, 2006 by jag

When the summer sun starts beating down, some people think that it’s the perfect time to start pruning, but that’s not the case. As the temperature rises, plants actually grow slower, so there’s not as much need for fertilizer, or … Continue reading →

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Why do Chickens Need to Eat Ice Chips?

Posted on July 18, 2006 by jag

I mentioned before in a previous post that South Dakota was going through a drought. The other day they got up to 120 degrees! I guess I’ll stop complaining that Seattle has not been up to 80 degrees since June … Continue reading →

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Who Knew Cherry Seeds Could Kill?

Posted on July 14, 2006 by jag

A lady in one of the forums I subscribe to was concerned because her daughter swallowed a cherry seed. One forum member posted this reply: “LOL If I had a dime for every cherry pit I swallowed when I was … Continue reading →

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Are Bug Zappers Bad for the Environment?

Posted on July 11, 2006 by jag

Bug Zappers – I hate them! Most people hate them, but since there are so many bugs flying around the lights in the summertime, there seems to be no other choice. I don’t get it though – they make me … Continue reading →