This article also discusses making home-made weed killer from vinegar and soap, but be careful when applying it... Don't apply to flowering plants, and apply at night after the bees have gone home.

#EcoFriendly and #EnvironmentallyFriendly #WeedKiller: Does It Exist?

By Stephanie Osmanski
Updated July 20 2020,

Excerpt:
"Another eco-friendly alternative to weed killer is enlisting the help of animal friends. Good for the environment and entirely non-toxic, goats can scarf down any unwanted weeds from #kudzu, #OrientalBittersweet, and #ailanthus to #MultifloraRosa, #JapaneseHoneysuckle, and mile-a-minute.

"In fact, some companies — such as #Ecogoats and #GoatsEatWeeds — even rent out goats to homeowners that want eco-friendly help controlling their unwanted noxious weeds. Because a goat’s least favorite food is grass, a goat will eat everything else first before munching on your lawn."

Read more:
https://www.greenmatters.com/p/eco-friendly-weed-killer

#SolarPunkSunday #Gardening #Weeds #GoatGoals #Goats #YardGoats #InvasiveWeeds #HireAGoat

6 Ways #GoatFarming Impacts the Environment That Support #Sustainability

Excerpts: "Goats produce significantly less #methane than #cattle, emitting approximately 5 kg of methane annually compared to 70-120 kg from cows. Their efficient digestive systems extract more nutrients from fibrous plant material while generating fewer greenhouse gases. This lower methane output makes goats a more climate-friendly protein source, especially when raised on marginal lands unsuitable for crop production.

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"Goats offer a chemical-free alternative for controlling #InvasivePlant species that threaten native #ecosystems. Their unique browsing habits target woody plants and weeds that other livestock avoid, effectively reducing invasives like #kudzu, poison ivy, and multiflora rose without #herbicides. You’ll find that targeted goat grazing preserves soil health and protects beneficial insects and microorganisms that chemical treatments typically harm.

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"Goat #manure offers exceptional #composting potential due to its pellet form and balanced nutrient profile. When properly composted, these droppings transform into valuable organic fertilizer rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. The composting process eliminates pathogens while preserving beneficial microorganisms that enhance soil structure. You’ll find that goat manure composts faster than cow manure—typically ready in 2-3 months versus 4-6 months for cattle waste."

Learn more:
https://www.farmstandapp.com/67170/6-ways-goat-farming-impacts-the-environment/

#SolarPunkSunday #AnimalProducts #Goats #GoatMilk #ClimateChange

NETWORKS - KUDZU [OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO] (2025) SW EXCLUSIVE

https://peertube.gravitywell.xyz/w/r2CiYWTHEyuHBVDWzdgDdx

NETWORKS "KUDZU" OUT NOW!

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#KudzuBlossom Jelly

by Molly53

"#Kudzu blooms the end of July through September. It has attractive bunches of delicate purple flowers with a fragrance reminiscent of grapes which may be used to make a unique jelly to spoon over cream cheese, or melt and serve over waffles and ice cream. Make sure picking area has not been sprayed with chemicals to kill the kudzu. Overnight steeping is not included in the preparation time. Posted in response to a forum topic."

Full recipe:
https://www.food.com/recipe/kudzu-blossom-jelly-94579

#SolarPunkSunday #Recipes #FoodPreservation #Foraging #InvasiveSpecies #EatEmToBeatEm

Der #Kudzu (Pueraria lobata) ist eine aus Asien stammende invasive Liane, die sich durch ein extrem schnelles Wachstum auszeichnet. Dank einer effektiven mechanischen Bekämpfung (Schnitt unterhalb des Wurzelhalses) und mit regelmässigen Kontrollen kann man die Pflanze aber in Schach halten.

Mehr auf #waldwissen 🔗 https://www.waldwissen.net/de/waldwirtschaft/schadensmanagement/neue-arten/der-kudzu-quo-vadis

#Forstwirtschaft #Wald