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Rhonda Crank
Articles by Rhonda Crank
Breed Profile – The Red Wattle Pig
The docile Red Wattle Pig has a mysterious history among heritage pig breeds. Sadly, it’s on the Threatened list of The Livestock Conservancy.
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Recycling Materials on Hand for Compost Bin Plans
Add to Favorites There are endless compost bin plans available online. A basic understanding of what components a compost bin must have is essential. Composting is among the easiest, environmentally …
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A Free Choice Salt Lick is Vital for Livestock Health
Add to Favorites Don’t laugh, I’m sure I’m not the only farm kid who’s done this. When I was a girl I remember licking the salt lick block in the …
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How to Take Care of a Poinsettia Plant for Years of Blooming
The poinsettia plant has come to represent the holiday season in much of the world. Knowing how to take care of a poinsettia plant can mean years of growth and blooming.
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How to Grow a Christmas Cactus for Generations of Blooms
Like my grandmother, I have a hard time keeping any houseplant alive. She did know how to grow a Christmas cactus though.
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The 6 Best Houseplants for Clean Air Indoors
We’re all aware of the rising health risks from indoor air pollution. It can be frightening and we may feel helpless to protect ourselves.
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7 Things to Consider for Insulated Sheds
Sheds are used for all sorts of things nowadays. Many of these uses would make insulated sheds a necessity. Certain things, like electronics and specialty
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Which Cover Crops for Gardens Work Best in Your Climate?
When it comes to cover crops for gardens, the list of benefits is extensive. Choosing the best cover crop to accomplish the job in your climate is where most people run into difficulty.
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Cheap Fencing Ideas for the Homestead
With the rising costs of fencing materials, we’re always on the lookout for cheap fencing ideas. Fences don’t have to be complex or expensive to do the job.
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7 Steps for Preparing Vegetable Gardens for Winter
Our farm, Fairhaven Farm, is in U.S. growing zone 8, so we are able to have a garden pretty much year-round. Late January and February is the most down time we see.
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What is the Best Way to Store Firewood?
You’ve put in all the hard work of chopping the tree, splitting the wood, and now you’re ready to stack it for storage. But what is the best way to store firewood?
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A Guide to the Best Trees for Firewood
All of us who live off of renewable energy have to know what are the best trees for firewood. After all, if you’re going to put in the time to cut, split and properly store firewood, you want to know you’re being as efficient as possible.
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11 Home Remedies for Bug Bites and Stings
Let’s face it, no one likes to be bitten or stung. The itching, stinging, burning, painful response our bodies have to bites and stings can even be uncomfortable.
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5 Homestead Animals for Self-Sufficiency
If your aim is self-sufficiency and you’re not a vegan, you will need a supply of milk, eggs and meat for self-sufficiency. From cow farming to chicken keeping, the peace of mind and satisfaction you gain from raising your own animals can’t be matched.
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The Endangered Large Black Pig
Add to Favorites Native to Cornwall, Somerset, and Devon in England, the Large Black pig is often referred to as the “dog” among pig breeds. This is because of its …
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