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Bone & Blood Meal
"We can grind down the bones of our animals and cook the blood to make bone and blood meal. This is used…
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Feed the soil: compost, worms, mulch, biochar
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Leather
Photo by Stanislav Kondratiev: Making leather on a small farm or homestead using natural methods is a traditional craft that requires some…
Chicken
Chicken Manure
Using Chicken Manure. Permaculture emphasizes creating a loop and avoiding waste. So, what can you do with chicken manure in a permaculture…
Feed
Sorghum
Photo by Breno Cardoso: Let me tell you about sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) in a way that's easy to understand. What is Sorghum?…
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Blood meal
Organic Blood meal by Burpee similar to what is available on various online stores in many countries. Blood Meal and Its Use…
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Fish meal
Fishmeal is a product made from dried and ground fish or fish trimmings. It is a high-protein feed ingredient commonly used in…
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Kelp
Photo by Kindel Media: Kelp, also known as seaweed, is a type of large, brown marine algae that grows in underwater forests…
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Activated charcoal
Activated charcoal, also known as activated carbon, is a highly porous form of carbon that has been processed to increase its surface…
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Chemical Elements to know
A Sulphur Crystal - source: Wikipedia. Nutrients. Here's the short story of micro- and macro-nutrients you will come across in organic gardening…
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Bonemeal
What is Bonemeal? Here's a detailed explanation of what bonemeal is, its uses, and its benefits in a small homestead setting: What…
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Kiri trees
A Kiri Tree - source: Wikipedia. A Kiri tree, scientifically known as Paulownia tomentosa, is a versatile and fast-growing tree species with…
Garden
Biochar
biochar. Biochar, a carbon-rich substance born from the depths of pyrolysis, is making waves in sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship. This black…
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Organic Fertilizer
Organic Fertilizer. Types of Organic Fertilizers. 1. Animal-Based Fertilizers. • Manure: Comes from animal poop. It is full of nutrients like nitrogen,…
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Organic Pesticides
Organic pesticides are much healthier for the planet...and the person applying them.... Organic Pesticides: A Simple Guide. Why Use Organic Pesticides? How…
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Propagation
Propagation in an Organic Homestead Setting. Why Propagate Plants on an Organic Homestead? Methods of Propagation on an Organic Homestead. Organic Propagation…
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Hya Power Organic Fertiliser
Hya Power Organic Fertiliser. Hya Power Organic Fertiliser, also marketed under HyaMatla Organics, is an organic farm input produced from water hyacinth.…
Agroforestry
Castor Oil Plant
castor oil plant. castor oil plant. type:: Plant. scientific name:: Ricinus communis. family:: Euphorbiaceae. common names:: Castor oil plant, castor bean plant,…
Garden
Irrigation water quality: understand the test before planting
A reliable water supply is only part of a growing plan. Its dissolved salts, chemistry and suitability for the soil also matter. Read a water test alongside the crop, irr…
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Soil partnerships: mycorrhizal fungi and nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Roots work with living partners, but the partnerships are not all the same. Mycorrhizal fungi and nitrogen-fixing bacteria perform different jobs and require compatible p…
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Electroculture: examine the claim before investing
Electroculture is used for several ideas involving electricity and plant growth. Popular passive copper antennas are not the same as controlled experiments using powered…
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