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One Rule of Farming to Never Forget

There are many little rules to farming or homesteading, some passed down from grandparents, some learned from experience, and others learned from YouTube or blogs. There is one rule I’ve come to learn through experience and lots of research into different homesteading endeavors. The rule that I find is little talked about but rarely brokenContinue reading “One Rule of Farming to Never Forget”

The Pros and Cons of Mulching with Straw

Many folks, including myself, use straw to mulch their gardens. Mulching is vital to vegetable and fruit production as it protects roots from freezing temperatures, retains moisture in the soil (reducing watering requirements), and suppresses weeds. While there are many pros to using straw in the garden, no mulch is perfect and without its negatives.Continue reading “The Pros and Cons of Mulching with Straw”