July 8, 2025|Gardening, Homesteading, Livestock, Tips
Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! July’s growing season thrives on healthy soil, and after 15 years, my animals—naturally—keep it rich. Horses, llamas, chickens, and ducks power my holistic soil game; my huskies just dig in the fun! Here’s five sustainable ways to boost your dirt from years of farm girl wisdom—let’s make your land sing!
Method 1: Compost Manure
Horse and llama manure—my compost bin (https://amzn.to/3GoO7lE) turns it to gold. My first garden starved; 15 years proved manure’s magic.
Method 2: Cover Crops
Clover or rye—cover crop seed – Rye (https://amzn.to/4lJLMR4) fix nitrogen. My ducks nibble it; years showed me it’s a soil savior.
Method 3: Crop Rotation
Move crops yearly—my tomatoes dodge blight. My minis trampled my first plot; 15 years taught me planning.
Method 4: Mulch with Straw
Straw locks nutrients—my straw bale I get locally, you can find them from farmers for cheap vs store bought straw bales, to covers beds. My chickens scratch it; years of bare soil taught me cover’s key.
Method 5: Worm Composting
Worms in a worm bin (https://amzn.to/40ictEd)—my soil’s alive. My husky pup ate a worm once; now it’s a holistic win.
Conclusion
Healthy soil’s my homestead core—15 years of animal power keeps it thriving. Try these natural boosts this July; your crops will soar! Pin this for your dirt, and follow Lange Girl Farms for more green tricks.
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