Britta Meissner, (Condalia Alpacas & Fashion Boutique), raises alpacas in Tucson and will bring alpaca fiber in all forms, (raw, roving, dyed, carded and spun yarn) from her animals as well as kits for needle felting and knitting with beautiful dyed yarns and numerous knitting patterns. It could be another hot summer Read More >> It could be another hot summer Read More >> Britta Meissner, (Condalia Alpacas & Fashion Boutique), raises alpacas in Tucson and will bring alpaca fiber in all...

As the region grows, expect the property line between man and nature to shrink, a problem potentially dangerous to communities and the ecosystem alike. Despite efforts that have conserved more than 9 million acres of undeveloped land statewide, experts said species such as the Florida black bear have been cramped into smaller living spaces, leading to territorial disputes and inbreeding in the woods. Other animals leave the nest only to wander into neighborhood streets and rely on trash...

Plant a garden to grow your kids' desire for vegetables and fruit Preschool children who are almost always served homegrown fruits and vegetables were more than twice as likely to eat five servings a day than those who rarely or never ate homegrown produce. Plant a garden to grow your kids' desire for vegetables and fruit Preschool children who are almost always served homegrown fruits and vegetables were more than twice as likely to eat five servings a day than those who rarely or never...

Last year, a lack of moisture led to a short crop and forced livestock producers to import hay from southern Idaho and Oregon. Thaemert said warm temperatures early in the spring pushed the crop to break dormancy and then the area got hammered by temperatures that dropped to 18 degrees with freezing rain. But once hay gets past June 5, it is often blooming, and the resulting drop in quality means growers are harvesting feeder-quality hay, but more of it. With temperatures fluctuating...

Drought reduced hay and forage yields by up to 50 per cent of normal in northern areas of B. Ranchers hit by drought received government aid. The federal government is contributing $4. Federal Agriculture Minister Chuck Strahl, making the announcement in Prince George, said the funding will help ranchers pay the increased costs for feed, water and other expenses caused by the drought. Copyright 2007 CTVglobemedia Publishing inc. All Rights Reserved. globeandmail.com and The Globe and Mail...