Tag: Nutrition
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Gardening Without Irrigation by Steve Solomon runs counter to everything you know. Nevertheless, it is an excellent introduction to an alternative method. Keep reading >>
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For the beginner, getting started with draft animals can seem daunting due to the cost. Here are tips for getting off to a solid start without breaking the bank. Keep reading >>
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Before jumping on the wool-mulching bandwagon, it is best to take a look at the pros and cons of mulching with wool. What works well in one situation may not be desirable in another. Keep reading >>
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Poultry are not true grazing animals, but they will consume some grass in their diet. Furthermore, poultry play an important role in pasture ecology. Keep reading >>
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Grassfed beef is often criticized for its unusual flavor. And yet some grassfed steaks take center stage at high-end restaurants. What makes the difference? Keep reading >>
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Goats are true browsers, meaning they prefer to eat foliage above their shoulder height. This makes them great foragers of shrubs and small trees. Keep reading >>
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While sheep consume grass as 60% of their diet, they more than any other type of livestock will also eat forbs (non-woody flowering plants, commonly known as “weeds”). Keep reading >>
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Most gardening resources list the mineral needs of plants. But do plants, like humans and animals, need vitamins? The answers may not be quite what you expect. Keep reading >>
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Swine are not exactly grazers. They will eat some grass, but they typically prefer legumes, weeds, roots, and other types of food. Keep reading >>
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