One of the most annoying garden critters we fight in the cool weather is the cabbage looper. A green inch worm looking bug that loves leafy plants. They can be very damaging but they are also easy to control. You need to scout the garden to identify the problem before they get out of hand. The weapon of choice is ...

Cover crop planting time has arrived. There are multitudes of reasons to plant a cover crop. They range from wanting to add green manure (nitrogen) to the soil to resting the gardener. Planting crops that have a nitrogen fixing ability (legumes) will yield green manure in the spring. Some of the most common legumes are peas, beans, clovers and vetches. ...

Urban wildlife starts heading inside around this time every year, usually they're headed for the attic. Rats, mice, squirrels and raccoons are the most common attic dwellers. Torn up patio furniture cushions that are missing stuffing are one clue that there is nest building going on. Make it a habit to walk around your house (scouting) and check for ...

On Saturday, October 17th at 11:00 a.m. come on in and meet author Sandy Marriott Cook. Sandy will be here signing copies of her new book "A Home for Abigail", a children's book that is based on true events. It will bring a warm smile to your heart. Alone and abandoned on a deserted street, a dog tries her b ...

Raw Natural Honey is nature's allergy reliever- Loaded with minerals, antioxidants, enzymes, antiviral and antihistamine agents. Raw Honey provides relief from seasonal allergies when taken regularly! And, it just tastes better, too! Stop by Wells Brothers in Plano, Texas and pick up a jar of fresh local honey from Sabine Creek Honey Farm in Josephine, Texas. Available in 2# jars ...