Play! Educational Games to Play With Your Dog!

Nothing can be more frustrating for both you and your dog than when you are trying to teach him/her while your dog only wants to play. But what if there was a way to do both at the same time, without your canine friend even realize there is training involved? Here are some games to do just that!

Canning Food to Enjoy All Year Long

Before refrigeration existed, people used canning to preserve the food from harvest all year round. Learn the canning basics below!

Canned Tomatoes   Canned Oranges

The process of canning kills microorganisms that cause food to spoil and seals the jar to prevent any other spoilers from getting in.

Some food requires high temperature and pressure to be preserved, while other, more acidic food can be preserved with a boiling water bath.

Here are the basic supplies you’ll need for canning…

Let’s get started!

Selecting and Preparing Meat for Your Smoker

When it comes to smoking meat, the quality of the meat you choose to smoke will help determine its flavor after cooking. If you start with an inferior cut of meat, no amount of rub, marinade, injection, or sauce will help.

Beef Cuts Diagram    Pork Cuts Diagram

Whether you’re competing in a BBQ competition or just cooking for your family reunion, here are some professional tips for selecting and prepping the right cuts for smoking success.

4th of July Recipes for Your Grill

Make sure your grill is the true star of your 4th of July party with these can’t miss recipes. Whether you stick to the classics or like to be more creative with your holiday menu, we have the recipes that are sure to impress!

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Tomato Killers and How To Stop Them

By this time of year, your tomatoes should be growing and beginning to flower. You don’t want to worry about pests and diseases. Learn the basics on some common tomato killers and how to stop them.

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Tail Wagging Tips for Traveling Safe This Summer

In summer the temperatures rise, the days get longer, and what is more heartwarming than heading out on a sunny car ride with your furry best friend by your side?

*Note:  This article is a guest post by Kurgo writer Kaitlyn Manktelow.*

While this may trigger some fantasy of a trip with your dog happily slobbering along the side of the car; let’s take a paws on this daydream to make sure your perfect summer plan isn’t unsafe for both you and your pet.

Whether you are preparing for the ultimate cross country road trip or just planning a trip to your favorite ice cream stand, here are some tips on making this summer bark worthy for both you and your dog.

Making a Fatty on Your Pellet Grill

Try making a savory fatty on your pellet grill!

Finished Fatty

Check out these tasty fatty recipes from one of our Grill Masters! You may use any toppings you wish and be as creative as you like; the possibilities are endless. Here are a few of our ideas:

How to Build Your Own Stock Tank Pool

In the heat of the summer, we all want a pool to help keep us stay cool.

However, we’re all aware of the differences between expectation and reality, particularly with home improvement projects. Expectations for home pools usually look something like the below picture, and of course, in this ideal scenario, maintenance and upkeep takes very little time, effort, or money.

However, in-ground, Olympic size pools can cost upwards of $20,000.

The reality of owning a pool can end up looking more like the below, even after plenty of money and hours of upkeep are invested each week.

When faced with the reality of many expensive pool systems, it’s easy to feel like Bill Murray in Caddyshack:  “We have a pool and a pond. Pond’d be good for you.” Instead of forcing you to settle for a pond, we have a third option for you:  the stock tank pool.

The stock tank pool (aka hillbilly hot tub) happens to be this summer’s hottest trend. For around $500, you can install your own backyard pool! Keep reading for instructions on how your can set up your very own stock tank pool.

How CCD Affects Pollinators

CCD, or Colony Collapse Disorder, causes an average loss of 30% of beehives annually since 2006.

Obviously, bees are not the only pollinators on earth. They are, however, the largest contributors to animal pollination. Other pollinators include bats, butterflies, insects, and birds. In honor of National Pollinator Week, June 19-25, 2017, we have the basic information you will need to join the fight to save our pollinators.

Tasty Grill Recipes for Father’s Day

Are you stumped about what to cook for your dad on Father’s Day?

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Try some of these tasty recipes, submitted by our Grill Master, Rachel!

Rachel and her husband, Billy, grill year round and show us that you can really grill almost anything! They shared some recipes guaranteed to knock Dad’s socks off. Check them out!