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Gardening Without Irrigation
October 21, 2022 hsotr The Garden

Gardening Without Irrigation

Gardening Without Irrigation by Steve Solomon runs counter to everything you know. Nevertheless, it is an excellent introduction to an alternative method.

Getting Started with Draft Animals on a Budget
July 29, 2022August 1, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Getting Started with Draft Animals on a Budget

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.

Pros and Cons of Raw Wool as Garden Mulch
April 19, 2022April 18, 2022 hsotr The Garden

Pros and Cons of Raw Wool as a Garden Mulch

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.

Grazing Management by Species: Poultry
February 15, 2022February 16, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Grazing Management by Species: Poultry

Poultry are not true grazing animals, but they will consume some grass in their diet. Furthermore, poultry play an important role in pasture ecology.

Factors Affecting Grassfed Beef Flavor
February 1, 2022February 2, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Factors Affecting Grassfed Beef Flavor

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?

January 4, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Grazing Management by Species: Goats

Goats are true browsers, meaning they prefer to eat foliage above their shoulder height. This makes them great foragers of shrubs and small trees.

November 2, 2021November 3, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Grazing Management by Species: Sheep

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").

Do Plants Need Vitamins??
October 22, 2021 hsotr The Garden

Do Plants Need Vitamins?

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.

Grazing Management by Species: Swine
October 8, 2021October 11, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Grazing Management by Species: Swine

Swine are not exactly grazers. They will eat some grass, but they typically prefer legumes, weeds, roots, and other types of food.

Grazing Management by Species: Horses
September 15, 2021September 17, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Grazing Management by Species: Horses & Donkeys

Horses are almost exclusively grazing animals, consuming grass in even greater percentages than cattle.

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