At LexFarm’s Goat Yard, we are embarking on a project to revitalize the soil to promote carbon holding and growth of forage material (such as clover) for the goats. This winter we plan to rearrange the Goat Yard to make room for three growing paddocks – and plant bushes such as forsythia around the fence-line as well.
We hope you will join us for this Saturday’s Learn & Work Project, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Together, we will jumpstart the revitalization effort by moving the goats’ large climbing structure closer to the barn and aerating the soil in the areas that will become the growing paddocks.
What: Learn & Work Project
When: Saturday, January 14, 10:30-12:00
Where: LexFarm Goat Yard (park at Busa Farm and walk back to red barn)
Cost: Free!
Bring: Digging forks (pitchforks) or shovels if you have them
2 Comments until now
Why forsythia, why not Nut or Berryies?
Hazelnut work well as hedges, Blackberries too.
Great question! Our goal is to plant bushes that are good forage for the goats (not because we want hedges). Forsythia is good because the goats love their leaves in the spring/summer after it has finished blooming. That said, forsythia is just one example. Over time we will likely plant other bushes as well!
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