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Timely Tips on Organic Gardening & Pet Care

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LADYBUG, LADYBUG, DON’T FLY AWAY! HOW TO RELEASE GARDEN LADIES

Marshall Grain Co.

May 8, 2018
2 min

Organic Gardening Tips

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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GARDENING TIP OF THE WEEK – OUR TOP 5 SOIL AMENDMENTS

Marshall Grain Co.

May 8, 2018
5 min

Organic Gardening Tips

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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JUNE IS THE PURRFECT TIME TO ADOPT A CAT

Marshall Grain Co.

May 8, 2018
3 min

Pet Tips

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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NESTING SEASON BRINGS RESPONSIBILITIES AND PLEASURES FOR PURPLE MARTIN LANDLORDS

Marshall Grain Co.

May 8, 2018
3 min

Pet Tips

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, 2018
2 min

Pet Tips

“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, 2018
2 min

Pet Tips

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, 2018
2 min

Organic Gardening Tips

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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ATTRACT MORE BUTTERFLIES WITH A BUTTERFLY HOUSE

Marshall Grain Co.

May 8, 2018
1 min

Organic Gardening Tips

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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SHOULD I GIVE MY CAT WHEATGRASS OR CAT GRASS?

Marshall Grain Co.

May 8, 2018
1 min

Pet Tips

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, 2018
2 min

Organic Gardening Tips

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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RAISING THE BAR ON ATTRACTING PURPLE MARTINS:

Marshall Grain Co.

May 8, 2018
3 min

Organic Gardening Tips

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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HELPING THE HOMELESS: HOW TO ATTRACT PURPLE MARTINS

Marshall Grain Co.

May 8, 2018
3 min

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, 2018
2 min

Organic Gardening Tips

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, 2018
1 min

Organic Gardening Tips

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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TURN YOUR YARD INTO AN ECO-FRIENDLY HAVEN

Marshall Grain Co.

May 8, 2018
5 min

Organic Gardening Tips

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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6 WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY'S HEALTH AND SAVE MONEY DOING IT

Marshall Grain Co.

May 7, 2018
2 min

Organic Gardening Tips

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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