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Melanie M.
Perennial Grower and Label Maker
Mel’s many hats:
Mel has been at Rush Creek Growers for many years. She's our perennial grower, orderer, puller and inventory manager. She does all things tags from creating, ordering to managing. She is an incredibly fast cuttings sticker, and so does all our RCG home grown cuttings. She also provides us with her wonderful goat milk soaps and lotions.
The 2025 Staff story prompt was how do you use, (work with) plants? Here is Mel's response:
The past few years I have started having a garden for our Nigerian Dwarf goats. Nigerian Dwarf goats are great companions and can supply us with milk, and planting a garden specifically for them is a fantastic way to ensure they have fresh, nutritious greens. Here are some tips and ideas to enhance your goat garden:
Optimal Plant Choices
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Greens: Besides cabbage, kale, broccoli, and Swiss chard, consider adding collard greens, turnip greens, and mustard greens for variety.
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Root Vegetables: Carrots and beets can be fun treats. Just make sure to pull them out before they go to seed, as goats can be picky about tough, mature plants.
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Herbs: Goats often enjoy herbs like basil, mint, and parsley. They can also benefit from the health properties of certain herbs.