Northern Homesteading
Growing Food in the Soil
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Before you can settle on a product, you need to understand what they are, how they work, and what your soil needs. That said, here are the products I'd be likely to recommend and what I'd use for...
I love blueberries, but they are uniquely fussy about soil conditions and fertility. Blueberry bushes usually require basic fertilization 2-4 times a year with common fertilizer. A 10-10-10...
We have a herd of pastured pigs. Learning how to cut costs and improve their feed has become my favorite hobby. Fermented Grain Fermented whole grain is our favorite method of pig feed. By...
I have been raising pigs for years and have used every method to feed pigs I can think of. Corn can make pigs fat if it's the only thing they eat, or of the pig is getting too much corn and not...
I've toyed around with this one a lot to see just what will benefit my pigs. Pigs can eat hay and it's especially beneficial to confinement pigs. Most breeds of pigs can get some healthful...
I've been raising pigs for years in a holistic outdoor environment and have experimented with every type of feed and fodder out there. Non-toxic tree and shrub leaves should be included in a pig's...