An orderly garden can be easily achieved with a bit of preparation and effort. As the summer months are coming to an end, this is the ideal time to get your garden in-check before the dreaded winter months are upon us. So what can you do get your garden in top condition? The Shed The garden shed is the often the forgotten child of the garden. Rather than a dry and convenient place to store tools and other gardening equipment, it is reduced to a dumping ground. If you haven’t cleaned your shed out in a while, you will likely be surprised by the amount of broken pots and forgotten objects you w ..read more

Traditional in-ground gardening requires the soil to be fed in order for it to feed the plants. The same principle is true for hydroponic gardening, the only difference is that water gets fed instead of soil. Nutrient-rich water will produce well-nourished plants and a bountiful crop of fresh food. Keeping the water fed with the proper nutrients can be costly unless you know how to make homemade hydroponic nutrients. Making your own water soluble fertilizer allows you to tweak the ingredients to meet your exact specifications for optimum plant growth and production. You’ll only get out of your ..read more

If you’re looking to host a new pet, an angora rabbit may be one of the best choices you can make. This little bunny is sweet and gentle. He is also very well known for his soft and abundant fluff which may represent up to 30% of his overall body weight.  His wool not only provides an unrivalled soft feel but also a unique sense of warmth and lightness. The angora dwarf being very sensitive, raising one can be somewhat challenging. I’ll gather in this article all what you should know to take best care of your lovely pet. A loving and caring pet Photo credit: jpockele via Visualhunt ..read more

I’m guilty for choosing this title to my article for 2 reasons: First, because I’m not a vet… yet. I’m still pursuing my master’s degree in veterinary medicine and I’m hoping to get my PhD in physiotherapy. Secondly, the title belongs to a novel written by Cathy Woodman, a veterinarian who undertook a writing career. Well to be totally honest, the story in the novel is not that interesting. Back when I read it in 2010 (I was only 14 at the time), I was particularly attracted by the title of the book and I related (like any pet person would) to many of the narrated anecdotes. Passion This is to ..read more

Cactus plants, also known as succulent plants, are water storing plants. They are thick, fleshy, and juicy as they store water in their leaves, stems, and roots. You can use them either to decorate your garden or as indoor plants. Cactus plants come in diverse forms and colors. Some types of are rounded, needle-like, or berry-like while others are spiky and ruffled. They may come in a variety of colors: red, pink, white, yellow, blue-green, burgundy, variegated, chartreuse, among other color variations. MOST COMMON INDOOR CACTUS PLANTS Some are round and ruffled while others have needle-like ..read more

Rabbits are, without any doubt, among the most appreciated pets along with cats and dogs. Easy to keep and loving, they offer lots of joy and pleasure to their keepers and kids just love them. If you have no idea about raising rabbits, this article is a comprehensive guide to help you start. So look no further, all what you need to know for rabbit keeping is here. History Rabbits’ origins belong to ancient times. Scientists think that their ancestors lived millions of years ago. The wild rabbit has always been part of human beings’ culinary choices. His cousin, the domestic rabbit, is more rec ..read more

Rabbit anorexia is a sign of serious problem. You should take it seriously and take your bunny to the Vet as soon as you notice any kind of eating disorder. Keep in mind that a rabbit who’s not eating is in danger of DEATH. In fact, the digestive system of a rabbit should be operational 24 hours a day. If the bunny does not eat, his digestive system slows down and gets blocked eventually. Rabbit anorexia causes Pain A suffering rabbit does not moan and avoids showing his weakness. This is because rabbits are preys by nature and the slightest illness sign would attract predators. Anorexia is a ..read more

If you live in an urban area, gardening is a constraining activity. Limited space, bad quality soil and mineralized surfaces are all challenges that a beginner gardener would find impossible to cope with. But do not lose hope, producing some homemade vegetables is still possible. Straw bale gardening is a technique that enables everybody to grow vegetables and plants in his own backtard regardless of the quality of the soil. The plantation is actually done on a straw bale which is becomes overtime a great source of nutriments to the plants. The concept is simple: sow and plant in straw bales f ..read more

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