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The Poet’s Toolbox: Introduction

October 5, 2020 by hsotr

The Poet's Toolbox: Introduction

Understanding the technical side of poetry can help us when we’re stuck in a rut or need to revise a verse for greater impact.

Filed Under: The Skills Tagged With: Poetry, Writing

Top 10 Farming Resources

September 30, 2020 by hsotr

Top 10 Farming Resources

Check out some of our readers’ favorite farming posts to learn about popular country living topics and find links to more information.

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Cattle, Dairy, Dogs, Exotic Livestock, Fiber, Livestock, Pets, Poultry, Top 10

Orchard Grass

September 28, 2020 by hsotr

Orchard Grass

Orchard grass (Dactylis glomerata) is a variety of bunch grass with deep roots and a somewhat variable appearance.

Filed Under: The Sunflower State Tagged With: Lawns, Nature, Pastures, Stewardship

Heavy Horses

September 23, 2020 by hsotr

Heavy Horses

Heavy Horses is probably one of the most comprehensive yet beginner-friendly draft horse resources on the web.

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Animal Health, Breeding, Draft Animals, Horses, Links, Livestock, Nutrition, Pastures, Stewardship

What is a Barn Quilt?

September 21, 2020 by hsotr

What is a Barn Quilt?

A barn quilt is a large square design based on a quilt block but painted onto wood and hung up outdoors.

Filed Under: The Sunflower State Tagged With: Animal Housing, Art, Crafts, History, Travel

4 Food Safety Sites

September 16, 2020 by hsotr

4 Food Safety Sites

With food recalls hitting regularly, you may be wondering how to keep your finger on the pulse. Monitor one of these four sites.

Filed Under: The Lifestyle Tagged With: Food, Health & Fitness, Links, News

Rain Follows the Plow

September 14, 2020 by hsotr

Rain Follows the Plow

Around 1880, a wet spell descended on most of the Great Plains. Wild speculations were indulged in as to what caused it.

Filed Under: The Sunflower State Tagged With: Field Crops, History, Nature, Water, Weather

The 3:16 Promise

September 2, 2020 by hsotr

The 3:16 Promise

Max Lucado ably draws our attention to the four key parts of John 3:16: He loves. He gave. We believe. We live.

Filed Under: The Lifestyle Tagged With: Books, Faith

Broad-Leaf Wood-Oats

August 31, 2020 by hsotr

Broad-Leaf Wood-Oats

Broad-leaf wood-oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) is a very unique plant that goes by many names: Spangle grass. Indian wood-oats. Wild oats. River oats. Northern sea oats. Inland sea oats. The spikelets are the most distinctive feature, being flat, broadly oblong, and about 1/2 inch to 1-1/2 inch long and 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch wide. These […]

Filed Under: The Sunflower State Tagged With: Native Americans, Nature, Ornamental Plants, Pastures

Thank You, God, for Kansas

August 26, 2020 by hsotr

Thank You, God, for Kansas

Thank You, God, for making wind,
For the mighty storms that You send;
Thank You for the rainbow’s bend.
Thank You, God, for Kansas.

Filed Under: The Sunflower State Tagged With: Faith, History, Nature, Poetry

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