Although nowhere near as popular as chickens, geese are still important livestock birds. But unlike chickens, geese are mostly (although not completely) herbivorous. This means they eat a diet that is predominantly just plant matter, though they do partake of certain animal proteins. For domestic geese, fruits and veggies can make up a good part […]
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Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why garden hoses are green? It’s a question that doesn’t often cross people’s minds. Is it due to tradition? Is it because the usual materials are naturally green in color as made in the factory? Is it something else entirely? The answer is more practical than you might
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Drying meat is a great way to preserve it for long-term storage without the benefit of any refrigeration. And don’t take my word for it, as it is a technique that has been practiced for millennia. And not for nothing, if you want delicious, nutritious jerky to snack on then you’ll have to dry it!
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Geese usually get a bad rap as birds that will poop all over your yard and gobble up your veggies out of your garden, but you might be surprised to learn they can be raised just like any other poultry. In fact, geese are some of the oldest livestock birds around. They lay extra large
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Mulch is one of those innocuous things that you don’t pay much attention to until you start gardening. Sure, it can make your landscaping look pretty, but it can do a lot more than that. It can help you control weeds, keep moisture in the soil, and even keep various germs and plant-eating pests at
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You know you’re dealing with a lot of something when you’re talking about a bushel. You’ve got a bushel of problems, a bushel of money, a bushel of berries! Actually, now that I think about it, I don’t think I’ve ever heard someone actually explain just how much a bushel is. This summer, I saw
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No matter where you live, assuming it isn’t one of the poles, insect pests are just going to be a fact of life. And insects are especially pesky if you live on a homestead. Whether you’re trying to bring in crops or just store a large quantity of food for the long haul, there are
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Freezing food is a great way to cut down on waste, or just to preserve unused portions for later. Compared to other methods of preservation it doesn’t get much simpler than freezing, but nonetheless some foods don’t freeze very well, and even those that do usually require a proper preparation for both safety and quality.
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Bacon is one of the most beloved foods that’s increasingly enjoyed around the world. And why not? That salty savoriness can improve any meal or almost any dish it is added to. And of course, we all already know that bacon comes from pigs, but have you ever wondered which part of the pig, precisely,
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I don’t know about you, but there’s hardly anything nicer than finally pulling up some perfectly formed, crisp, sweet carrots from my garden or raised beds. But, if you aren’t taking good care of your garden, you might be in for a surprise… That’s because there are many weeds that look like carrots but aren’t!
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