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Feeding Rabbits on the Homestead

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Like all pets, rabbits need a balanced diet in order to thrive. Because 20% of a rabbit’s entire body weight is occupied by its digestive system, diet is especially important to a bunny's health. Many of the pellet foods that are provided in the US market contain everything that your rabbit will need nutrition-wise. They are also the simplest option – even though some of them are high in calories compared to what a rabbit would eat out in the wild. They can be kind of pricey though. If you are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Homestead Tagged With: bunnies, Buns, costs, feed, Fiber, Fodder, garden, Grass, hay, Homestead, Lettuce, Manure, meat, non gmo, Pellets, pet, produce, Rabbit, sprouting, Vegetables, veggies, Weeds, wheat berries

Straw Bale Gardening

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If you have enough space for a bale of straw, then you have enough space for a garden. Growing vegetables in a straw bale is easy, fun and a good way to inspire kids to start gardening. A straw bale acts much like a raised bed, you just plant directly in the bale. It is a great gardening method to use in areas that have poor soil, or if your dwelling has minimal outdoor space. Use these tips to grow your own straw bale garden. Location Any flat surface that receives at least 6 hours of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: Budget, cheap, Compost Tea, composting, conditioning, Fertilizer, Hay Bale, instructions, Microorganisms, Nutrients, organic fertilizer, organic straw, planting, Soil, straw bales gardening, Weeds

Fall/Winter Garden Prep & Chores

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The weather is getting quite nippy and the nights are getting darker. Life is moving a little bit slower, and things are winding down in your summer garden. But perhaps you don’t want to give up gardening just yet. Heck the weather is perfect for outdoor enjoyment right? Well you CAN keep growing well into winter. If this interests you check out my article on extending the growing season into fall and winter. It has lots of great tips and info on what kind of plants do well in cold weather. In … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gardening, The Homestead Tagged With: annuals, Chores, Compost, disease, fall, garden, Manure, Mulch, overwinter, Pests, prep, Weeds, winter

Get the Scoop, on Genetically Modified Foods

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In the mid-90s something called a Genetically Modified Organism was introduced to our food supply. A GMO occurs when the genes of one animal or plant species is artificially inserted into another animal or plant. One side of the debate supports that studies showed a 61% decrease in herbicide usage on GM Cottons. However, the other side rebutted that because of the speedy spread of Super-weeds, resistant to herbicides, even more chemicals would be used to compensate. When it comes to the GMO … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Environment Tagged With: Chemicals, farmer, genetically modified foods, GM crops, Gmo, herbicides, impact, Science, Weeds

Fall Gardening Tips

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The weather is getting cool, nights are getting darker, life is moving a little bit slower, and things are winding down in your summer garden. But perhaps you don't want to give up gardening just yet. Heck the weather is perfect for outdoor enjoyment right? There are still some gardening tips and strategies that you can employ to get you back outside and some dirt under your fingernails. You can add some color and life to your garden, and prepare it for winter. Depending on where you live, fall … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: Cardboard, Chrysanthemums, Colorful Season, Colors Fall, Cool Nights, Earthy Colors, Fall Gardening Tips, Fingernails, Garden Beds, Garden Tools, Organic Material, Outdoor Enjoyment, Plant Invasion, Purples, Time Of Year, Time Spring, Weed Control, Weeds, Wet Soil, Yellows

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My name is Tiffany and I am a flower farmer and urban homesteader in Central Ohio with my husband, three children, and assorted furry friends. When I am not blogging I am usually thrift store shopping, gardening, wildcrafting and food foraging, or otherwise enjoying nature. Enjoy! Read More…

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