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Last year, I grew 53 varieties of plants in my garden. Knowing the ideal sowing time is crucial to success. Most garden crops do well to be planted on June 1 in the southern peninsula and June 10...
Goats are a pretty neat animal to delve into, and honestly, more practical than most people realize. Goats can be raised on a grass-only diet such as a lawn or wild pasture. Muscular meat breeds...
We've really been experimenting with pasture crops to see just what will "live of the land". Goats can live on just hay. In most countries, goats are fed little more than hay or wild fodder....
Goats are probably the hardiest and most adaptable livestock out there. If you want a very hands off-animal, goats may be for you. Most pastures will support 5 large breed adults or 10 young goats...
It took probably 10 years for me to really start figuring out fertilizers. Now I get it. Most fields and gardens should be fertilized around planting time, then again about a month later. Sandy or...
Onions have become one of the staple crops for our small farm. To grow good onions in Michigan, you need soft soil, full sun, and high fertility. Onions need a lot of water, and are easily...