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  • ​Summer Fly ControlPost

    Summer Fly Control The summer months bring out the worst of the flies in barns, many species of which are hard to control. Since not ever insecticide is effective on every fly, it is important to unde

  • Having Stink Bugs Stinks!Post

    Are you finding that your home has also become home to brown, shield-shaped bugs that produce an unpleasant odor when you kill them? You, like many in the Northeast, are finding yourselves ov

  • Black Earth CompostPost

    Black Earth Compost is a wonderful way to reduce your carbon footprint on the environment while producing something that you can use in your garden less than one year later! Founded in January of 2011

  • Squash Vine BorerPost

    Had your squash plants been doing really well, but all of the sudden they started to struggle? The squash vine borer might be to blame. The squash vine borer is a type of moth that lays its eggs at

  • Hemp BeddingPost

    At first glace, you probably would not realize that Aubiose Hemp Bedding was not the traditional pine shavings that you are accustomed to. While the two might look similar, there are some stri

  • Solutions for Common Garden PestsPost

    Garden PestsGarden pests such as cucumber beetles, tomato hornworms, and cut worms can ruin the months of hard work you put into your garden in a matter of days. There are a variety of solutions to

  • Got Grubs?Post

    Grubs and beetles are common lawn and garden pests that can wreak havoc on your plantings if not properly addressed. Japanese Beetles, Asiatic Beetles, and European Chafer Beetles are prominent duri

  • Raising Texas A & M QuailPost

    Quail are small, pretty birds that can be kept in a small area. The hens will produce 5-6 eggs a week starting at about 6 weeks. Some towns that do not allow chicken keeping do not have any regul

  • Keep Your Flock From Overheating on Hot DaysPost

    Keep Your Chickens Cool & Safe This Summer When temperatures soar, your flock depends on you to help them stay cool. Chickens can tolerate warm weather, but prolonged heat—especially when temperature

  • ​Save a life; clean a feeder!Post

    Precautions for the backyard bird-lover. Be sure to clean bird feeders regularly. By now, you’ve probably heard the alarm sounded by Mass Wildlife earlier this month regarding backyard bird

  • Is Your Dogs Diet Bugging You? Try Insect Kibble!Post

    Don’t be squeamish! Check out our new insect-based kibble options from Jiminy's and Open Farm at the Essex County Co-Op.This spring, we’ve added two exciting new options for alternative protein dog ki

  • Composting in the FallPost

    Cut down on organic landfill waste by turning it into nutritious ingredients for next year’s garden. Backyard composting is a popular and easy way to get the most out of your garden and kitchen waste