LADYBUG, LADYBUG, DON’T FLY AWAY! HOW TO RELEASE GARDEN LADIES
WHY DO MY LADYBUGS FLY AWAY? How to Make Sure Your Ladybugs Stay in Your Yard “I put ladybugs out and they all flew away!” We hear this...
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Timely Tips on Organic Gardening & Pet Care
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Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20185 min read
GARDENING TIP OF THE WEEK – OUR TOP 5 SOIL AMENDMENTS
5 SOIL AMENDMENTS EVERY NORTH TEXAN SHOULD USE The soils of North Texas are both structurally unsuitable and notoriously poor in...
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Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20184 min read
JUNE IS THE PURRFECT TIME TO ADOPT A CAT
IT’S ADOPT-A-CAT MONTH When our Fort Worth store closes at the end of this month, Frosty and Callie will be coming to live with me in...
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Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20183 min read
NESTING SEASON BRINGS RESPONSIBILITIES AND PLEASURES FOR PURPLE MARTIN LANDLORDS
Editor’s Note: This is the third and final article in our series on Purple Martins. If you’ve followed the guidelines recommended by...
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Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20182 min read
“SPOT-ON” FLEA PRODUCT SAFETY
Over the 22 years that I have been a practicing vet, I have seen many pets that have experienced adverse reactions to flea and tick...
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Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20182 min read
SUPPLEMENTS SAVE VET VISITS
Many problems experienced by dogs and cats can be helped with over-the-counter (OTC) supplements, saving you an expensive and potentially...
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Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20182 min read
BENEFICIAL FUNGI IMPROVES PLANT HEALTH
Most organic gardeners know that beneficial insects can be used to help control destructive insects. Ladybugs eat aphids and Trichogramma...
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Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20181 min read
ATTRACT MORE BUTTERFLIES WITH A BUTTERFLY HOUSE
Texas is blessed with more species of butterflies than any other state. Nearly 430 differently species! Invite these delicate creatures...
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Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20181 min read
SHOULD I GIVE MY CAT WHEATGRASS OR CAT GRASS?
Many people have trouble differentiating between wheatgrass and cat grass, so here we try to sort them out for you. Wheatgrass Wheatgrass...
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Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20182 min read
HOW TO GROW ASPARAGUS
Unlike most vegetables, asparagus plants are perennial, which means the same plants grow in your garden year after year. Because of their...
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Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20183 min read
RAISING THE BAR ON ATTRACTING PURPLE MARTINS:
RAISING THIS BREED OF SWALLOW MEANS RISING ABOVE THE NEST Editor’s Note: This is the second in our series of three articles on Purple...
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Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20183 min read
HELPING THE HOMELESS: HOW TO ATTRACT PURPLE MARTINS
Purple Martins are known for their beautiful singing, penchant for eating unwanted insects and predictable migration schedules that...
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Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20182 min read
WHEN TO PLANT STRAWBERRIES IN TEXAS
February is Strawberry planting time. Strawberries can be planted as early as six weeks before our last frost, which in North Texas is...
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Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20181 min read
Rainy Days Mean Happy Plants
Thunderstorms and possible flooding will keep most of us inside this week, but Saturday and Sunday welcome back the sun. Be prepared to...
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Marshall Grain Co.
May 8, 20185 min read
TURN YOUR YARD INTO AN ECO-FRIENDLY HAVEN
Gardening the organic way is both easy and far more cost effective — and the benefits are dramatic. If you’re thinking it’s too hard to...
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Marshall Grain Co.
May 7, 20182 min read
6 Ways to Protect Your Family's Health and Save Money Doing It
1. Protect your family and your pets. Harsh chemicals are harmful to you, your children, and your pets. Going organic helps reduce...
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