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How to Make Rabbit Manure Tea (And When It's Worth the Trouble)
Rabbit manure tea is useful in specific situations. Here's how to make it correctly, when it adds something direct application doesn't, and when it's more trouble than it's worth.
4 min read


How Much Does Rabbit Manure Cost — and Is It Worth Buying?
Rabbit manure costs more per pound than most garden fertilizers. This breaks down what you're actually paying for, when the price is justified, and when it isn't.
3 min read


Rabbit Manure vs. Chicken, Cow, Goat, and Sheep Manure: Which Is Best for Your Garden?
Most gardens don't need the best manure — they need the right one. This breaks down rabbit, chicken, cow, goat, and sheep manure by NPK, burn risk, ease of use, and the situations where each one actually makes sense.
4 min read


How to Build a Fast Privacy Screen (Without Bamboo or Trees)
Trees take a decade. Bamboo spreads everywhere. Here's a faster, more controlled option for building a living privacy screen that actually works.
5 min read


The Real Purpose of Growing Trees From Seed
Growing trees from seed works—but it produces unpredictable results. Learn when seed-growing makes sense and when to start from selected trees instead.
5 min read


How to Use Rabbit Manure Fertilizer: Complete Application Guide
Exact application rates for vegetable gardens, fruit trees, raised beds, and containers. Lab-tested, Kansas grown. Includes seasonal timing and common mistakes.
4 min read


Should You Root Fig Cuttings Now or Store Them for Spring?
Many fig growers ask the same question every winter: Should I root my cuttings right away, or store them until spring?
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How We Use Hay Mulch to Build Healthy, Resilient Orchards at Mad Cat Farm
At Mad Cat Farm, we’re experimenting with cutting hay between orchard rows and using it as mulch to nourish soil, conserve moisture, and reduce weeds—building stronger, healthier trees through natural, regenerative practices.
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Stratification & Scarification Chart for 35+ Temperate Fruit and Nut Trees
Learn how to germinate tree seeds with our comprehensive chart of stratification and scarification needs. Ideal for permaculture, homestead, and food forest growers in temperate climates.
3 min read
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