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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.
When to Start a Garden
January 17, 2023January 16, 2023 hsotr The Garden

When to Start a Garden

When is the right time to start a garden? Rather than refer you to average frost dates, let's try a different approach and take a cue from nature.

Bufflehead
January 10, 2023January 9, 2023 hsotr The Sunflower State

Bufflehead

The smallest duck in Kansas is the bufflehead (Bucephala albeola), which takes its name from the fact that it has a small body and a disproportionately large head, like a buffalo or bison.

10 Common Country Living Challenges in Kansas
January 6, 2023March 6, 2023 hsotr The Lifestyle

10 Common Country Living Challenges in Kansas

Considering making your abundant living dreams a reality in Kansas? Let’s look at some of the most common challenges. We will also provide possible solutions.

Merry Christmas 2022
December 13, 2022December 12, 2022 hsotr Updates

Merry Christmas 2022

Once again, we'll close out with some highlights from 2022. It was a busy year for us at Homestead on the Range.

Chicken Predators in Kansas: Skunks & Weasels
December 9, 2022February 23, 2023 hsotr The Farm

Chicken Predators in Kansas: Skunks & Weasels

Skunks are generally more interested in eggs than chickens, but weasels can be devastating to a small flock.

What is Frost Seeding?
December 6, 2022December 8, 2022 hsotr The Farm

What is Frost Seeding?

Frost seeding is the practice of broadcasting seeds at a time when repeated freezing and thawing is causing the ground to heave.

Bugzooka
November 29, 2022November 28, 2022 hsotr The Lifestyle

Bugzooka

The Bugzooka is an ingenious invention for nabbing insects that have wandered into the house. Great fun for young and old alike!

7 Free Writing Lessons for December
November 25, 2022January 3, 2023 hsotr The Skills

7 Free Writing Lessons for December

Looking for ways to keep writing skills sharpened through the Christmas season? We are making 7 days of writing lessons available for free.

The Simple Art of Napkin Folding
November 18, 2022 hsotr The Lifestyle

The Simple Art of Napkin Folding

Many of us enjoy providing that extra special touch to the dinner table. How about artfully folded napkins for something a little different?

Chicken Predators in Kansas: Opossums & Raccoons
November 15, 2022February 23, 2023 hsotr The Farm

Chicken Predators in Kansas: Opossums & Raccoons

Opossums can be among the most annoying of chicken predators, while raccoons are among the most intelligent.

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