Green beans are one of the most popular, versatile and nutritious veggies that are seen on dinner tables year-round. However, green beans don’t normally grow year-round without some serious help from us. Without ideal conditions, green beans will falter and fail to produce. One of the primary variables is sunlight. So, how much sun do …
If you have a garden, you already know how critical it is to make sure your plants get enough sun. Without plenty of sun, you won’t get full, large fruits or healthy plants to sustain growth. Tomatoes are among the most sun-craving vegetables there are, and their popularity means that most people wind up taking …
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what the differences are between wild boars and domestic pigs, you aren’t alone. Pigs, hogs, wild hogs, feral pigs: there are enough terms being tossed around to fill half a dictionary at least. But in any case, pigs are both big business and big trouble: seems we constantly hear …
If there’s one thing we know for sure, it is that there is no shortage of urban legends concerning pigs and livestock in general. From chickens being afraid of rain or drowning when they get caught in it to cows supposedly being able to run downhill or navigate stairs. How and where these assertions come …
Whether you have a tiny homestead or a big one, if you want livestock, the choice of what species is right for you has lots of factors to consider. First and foremost what your preferences are, but also how much room you have, how much work you want to do, and a lot more… The …
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Most animals have body structures that we can recognizably equate to our own. Or at least, most mammals do. If we have cows, horses, goats or sheep we can recognize their noses, teeth, eyes, and ears, and are all analogous to ours. But this isn’t always the case with birds and especially ducks. Speaking of …
Crimson clover is a nitrogen-fixing legume that can be used as a cover crop to improve soil health. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of using crimson clover as a cover crop and how to incorporate it into your management plan. Stay tuned for more information on using crimson clover in your …
It’s fun to watch different animals eat. Every animal sort of has its own preference and approach to consuming food. Dogs for instance, plunge into their food with reckless abandon, and most meals are treated like the poor things have been starving. Cows, at least most of them, tend to be more methodical chewers. And …
Swiss chard is a highly nutritious vegetable, and one that is gaining in popularity all over the world. It is also gaining popularity with a gardeners and homesteaders as a highly adaptable and resilient vegetable, one that can tolerate a wide variety of conditions and still produce a good harvest. So, how much sun does …
If you spent any time around a farm or around anyone who raises pigs, you’ve probably already noticed that there is an awful lot of special terminology and lingo associated with them. So much, in fact, it almost sounds like two pros can be speaking a different language! It might sound sort of intimidating to …
