I never gave slugs much thought until I was 15 and my dad moved from Minnesota to Oregon, where slugs are practically part of the culture. They’re hard to ignore, anyway, since they’re roughly the size of chipmunks and often leopard-spotted and/or bright yellow. But even in Minnesota, where slugs are usually only an inch or two long and boring brown or gray, the gooey little creatures cause all kinds of discomfort to gardeners who have to contend with their destructive eating habits. If you grow anything, whether it’s hostas or tomatoes, you’re probably interested in getting rid of slugs. And, lucky for you, there are lots of ways to do it. My latest article goes over several tried-and-true ways to get rid of slugs, and should help get you through the upcoming growing season.
Many people who would like to get an aquarium avoid getting one because they don’t know how easy it truly is to clean a fish tank. I’ve talked to many folks who remember having fish as children and loved it. Then they remember all the work their parents did to keep those tanks clean and they start to think twice. Not only were their parents probably doing WAY too much work, they also didn’t have the high caliber equipment and filters that are available to us today. Established aquariums are almost entirely self-sustaining. Even if you already have one or are thinking of getting a large tank, you probably won’t spend more than an hour a month on aquarium cleaning. So before you give up on your aquarium or decide to forego getting one altogether, check out my article on How to Clean a Fish Tank.