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What I Feed My Mangalitsa Pigs & Hogs

By cherryhollowhomestead | July 21, 2021 | 0 Comments
Homemade Pig Feed

If you are wanting to make your own homemade pig or hog feed, then keep on reading to see what I feed my Mangalitsa pigs and hogs! While this topic is not specific to Mangalitsa pigs at all, that is what I have so that is what we’ll focus on. But, of course, this can …

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How to Calculate the Protein Percentage in Homemade Feed

By cherryhollowhomestead | July 20, 2021 | 0 Comments

If you are making your own feed for your farm animals, make sure you understand how to calculate protein percentages in the feed. If you are like me, then you like to make your own homemade food for your farm animals. If you are also like me, figuring out the protein percentage was a bit …

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What Are Manglitsa Pigs

By cherryhollowhomestead | July 8, 2021 | 0 Comments

If you have heard amazing things about Mangalitsa pig meat but have not idea what kind of pigs there are, then keep on reading for everything you want to know about Mangalitsa pigs! What Are Mangalitsa Pigs? In a nutshell, Mangalitsa pigs are a hardy, curly, fatty, delicious, friendly breed of pig. Shall we go …

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Unsweetened Applesauce Recipe

By cherryhollowhomestead | July 6, 2021 | 0 Comments
How to Make Unsweetened Applesauce

This Homemade Unsweetened Applesauce Recipe is loaded with cinnamon and bursting with natural sweetness. No sugar is added so it makes a delicious, healthy snack! Are you ready for this? This unsweetened Applesauce Recipe literally tastes like apple pie in a jar! My kids had never tasted warm, freshly made applesauce before and I had …

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5 Steps to Start a Greenhouse Garden

By cherryhollowhomestead | July 6, 2021 | 0 Comments
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If you’ve ever entertained the idea of a greenhouse in your backyard, then look no further! Learn how to start a greenhouse garden today! While planting a garden in your backyard is a great way to enjoy fresh food in the summer and fall, there’s no reason the fun of gardening has to end after …

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How to Freeze Cherries

By cherryhollowhomestead | July 6, 2021 | 0 Comments
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Learn how to freeze cherries fresh from the garden so that you can enjoy them all winter long or simply whenever you want! We recently bought a 9 acre farm that came stocked full of hay fields and mature fruit trees. Among them, cherries were the most popular. I will admit that I had never …

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Which is best? The pros and cons of raised beds and in-ground gardens

By cherryhollowhomestead | July 6, 2021 | 0 Comments
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Interested in raised beds and in-ground gardens? Learn the pros and cons of each to help you make the best decision for your backyard garden. Deciding to plant a garden in your yard comes with plenty of decisions. But one of the biggest decisions you’ll make regarding your garden is whether to plant in raised …

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How to Plant a Fall Garden

By cherryhollowhomestead | July 6, 2021 | 0 Comments
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If you want to extend your growing season past your summer harvest, then keep on reading and learn how to plant a fall garden. While summer is prime gardening season, there’s no reason you can’t extend your harvest a few extra months! Planting a fall garden is a simple way to keep growing even after …

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6 Kitchen Scraps You Can Use in Your Garden

By cherryhollowhomestead | July 6, 2021 | 0 Comments
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If you have a garden or are interested in composting, be sure to learn the most common kitchen scraps you can use in your garden! Cooking inevitably leads to scraps, no matter how hard you’re trying to reduce waste. But instead of tossing those food scraps in the trash, why not find a better way …

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How to Grow Your Own Herb Garden

By cherryhollowhomestead | July 6, 2021 | 0 Comments
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Learn How to easily Grow Your Own Herb Garden so you always have fresh herbs on hand when you need them! Plant, maintain, harvest and enjoy! How to Grow Your Own Herb Garden If you love cooking, you know what a difference fresh herbs can make in your dish. And while you can purchase fresh …

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