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Enjoy these inspiring photos from readers like you!



We asked our readers to send us photos of their country canines, along with a description of what their pooch does around their acreage. Enjoy more of the great photos we have received so far!



In our June issue, Betsy asked readers to send in photos of their favorite perennials. Here is round two of the great submissions we have received.



What comes here, stays here. Diane Price and her husband, Rob Griffith, own a no-kill farm, meaning all their animals -- including goats, chickens, llamas, a few dogs, cats, and a Vietnamese potbellied pig -- will be part of their 16-acre North Carolina farm for the rest of their natural lives.



One summer day while stopped along a dusty rural road, Ray and Patti Hamilton spotted several tall yellow compass plants swaying on a distant hillside. With their three children in tow, the Hamiltons hiked back into the field to discover a dozen small islands of native prairie grasses and flowers.



There are few things more unsightly than a stagnant pond, overgrown with algae and producing an awful odor. What's more, a stagnant pond creates an unsuitable environment for producing healthy fish. And when fish aren't present, a pond becomes an excellent breeding ground for those pesky mosquitoes.



It's no wonder butterfly gardens have become so popular. If you provide a working habitat, butterflies will gladly grace your acreage, giving you endless viewing pleasure.



Ostriches may not be the brightest animals on the acreage, but for some farmers, the birds have turned out to be worthwhile additions.



Whether you're going to a show, to a state fair, or camping, you may want to take a horse along. If you know how to load and unload your trailer, the trip will be much less stressful for both you and the horse.



"Country view" asks you to address subjects on which you are the experts. This month you shared your best neighbors stories.



 

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