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Four-time author Michelle Lindsey owns and operates Homestead on the Range, an independent publisher dedicated to helping Kansans and others around flyover country achieve an abundant country lifestyle. She is a serious history enthusiast, specializing in Kansas, agriculture, and the American West. When not pursuing hobbies ranging from music to gardening to birdwatching, she can usually be found researching or writing about her many interests.
What is Landrace Gardening?
March 21, 2023March 20, 2023 hsotr The Garden

What is Landrace Gardening?

The basic principles that mark the creation of a landrace are just as applicable to plants as to animals.

Learning to Use Your Multi-Cooker
March 14, 2023March 13, 2023 hsotr The Lifestyle

Learning to Use Your Multi-Cooker

Rest assured, once you actually start using the multi-cooker, you will be glad that you took the leap—every meal comes out a winner. Here are some easy ways to get started.

Common Goldeneye
March 7, 2023March 6, 2023 hsotr The Sunflower State

Common Goldeneye

The male common goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) presents a very unusual appearance that is not readily forgotten.

Is Cattle Farming Profitable?
February 28, 2023February 27, 2023 hsotr The Business

Is Cattle Farming Profitable?

Is cattle farming profitable? Yes and no. Those who have made it commonly point to following 10 factors that set the successes apart from the failures.

25 Homesteading Hobbies
February 21, 2023February 23, 2023 hsotr The Skills

25 Homesteading Hobbies

Life on a farm isn't all chores. Here are some new projects and hobbies you can tackle on those rainy days, snowy days, and Sundays.

Chicken Predators in Kansas: Foxes, Coyotes & Domestic Dogs
February 14, 2023February 23, 2023 hsotr The Farm

Chicken Predators in Kansas: Foxes, Coyotes & Domestic Dogs

How to identify and prevent attacks on your chickens from foxes, coyotes, and domestic dogs in rural or urban areas.

The Tomato
February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 hsotr The Garden

The Tomato

While you can (and should) develop your own approach to tomato-growing, The Tomato will help you think through your method.

What is the Safest Cookware Material?
January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 hsotr The Lifestyle

What is the Safest Cookware Material?

Many cookware materials leach either chemicals or metal, causing health issues over time. The good news is that a few materials stand out as viable options.

How to Prevent a Haké Brush from Shedding
January 24, 2023January 23, 2023 hsotr The Skills

How to Prevent a Haké Brush from Shedding

A common complaint with haké brushes is that they shed prolifically, leaving hairs embedded in the painting. The good news is that the solution is quite simple.

Chicken Predators in Kansas: Bobcats & Domestic Cats
January 20, 2023February 23, 2023 hsotr The Farm

Chicken Predators in Kansas: Bobcats & Domestic Cats

How to tell if a bobcat or domestic cat has visited your backyard chicken flock, and how to prevent future attacks.

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