Homestead on the Range

Abundant Living in Flyover Country

Get Ready for July 2016

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Get Ready for July 2016Summer can be very busy, but don’t forget to learn and brainstorm.  Spend some time enjoying nature, researching animals, and growing healthy plants.

  1. Brush up on your birdwatching vocabulary.
  2. Discover how wood type affects the sound of your guitar.
  3. Explore the 11 physiographic regions of Kansas.
  4. Learn about rare and popular breeds of livestock.
  5. Consider growing beans as a field crop in Kansas.
  6. Find out why healthy plants are bug-resistant.
  7. Decide if a raw diet is right for your pet.
  8. Weigh the pros and cons of soaker hoses.
  9. Identify Kansas wildflowers and grasses.
  10. Live the cross-centered life.
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Motivated by her experience growing up on a small farm near Wichita, Kansas, Michelle Lindsey started Homestead on the Range to supply Kansas country living enthusiasts with the innovative resources that they need to succeed and has now been keeping families informed and inspired for over five years. Michelle is the author of three country living books. She is also a serious student of history, specializing in Kansas, agriculture, and the American West. When not pursuing hobbies ranging from music to cooking to birdwatching, she can usually be found researching, writing, or living out the country dream.