Feeding squirrels safely involves more than just providing the right types of food; it also requires thoughtful placement and ...

A couple years ago I started feeding my yard squirrels handfuls of unsalted shelled peanuts in all seasons. Oops! Now I feel ...

JACKSON TWP. ‒ One man's treasured neighborhood squirrels are another man's trashy band of nuisance rodents. The dividing line runs between two houses on Chippewa Avenue NW in the Portage Park Estates ...

Coming across a baby squirrel alone in the wild or even in your backyard can stir up a strong desire to help. These little creatures appear helpless, especially when they are very young. But feeding a ...

Fall is here and all of those end-of-season projects are looming. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service.

Q: I live in a wooded area with mostly oak and walnut trees. Every year when I fill my many pots with plants the same problem occurs. Something digs up the pots, dumping the plants and destroying them ...

It is not only local birds that appreciate support in winter. Squirrels also enjoy the treats provided in gardens. myHOMEBOOK explains what to consider and what to watch out for when feeding squirrels ...