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Author Archives: hsotr

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.

Gardening Calendar

Gardening Calendar

New to gardening? A common issue is deciding what to do when. Kansas Healthy Yards and Communities from K-State Research and Extension offers some advice.

Posted byhsotrMay 6, 2022May 2, 2022Posted inThe GardenTags:Fruit, Herbs, Lawns, Links, Ornamental Plants, Planning, Plant Health, Vegetables

Pros and Cons of Raised Bed Gardening

Pros and Cons of Raised Bed Gardening

The raised bed approach has both advantages and disadvantages, but it is definitely worth consideration for many gardeners.

Posted byhsotrMay 3, 2022May 2, 2022Posted inThe GardenTags:DIY Projects, Market Gardening, Ornamental Plants, Season Extension, Soil, Vegetables, Water

10 Travel Tips for Visiting the Flint Hills

10 Travel Tips for Visiting the Flint Hills

The Flint Hills are arguably one of the most scenic parts of Kansas. Planning your first visit? Allow us to make a few suggestions.

Posted byhsotrApril 29, 2022April 25, 2022Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Books, Nature, Outdoors, Travel

Classifying Cattle Breeds: Specialty

Beef breed

The most obvious way to classify cattle breeds is according to their specialty: beef, dairy, or dual-purpose. Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Posted byhsotrApril 26, 2022April 25, 2022Posted inThe FarmTags:Breeding, Cattle, Dairy, Draft Animals, Livestock

Pros and Cons of Raw Wool as a Garden Mulch

Pros and Cons of Raw Wool as Garden Mulch

Before jumping on the wool-mulching bandwagon, it is best to take a look at the pros and cons of mulching with wool. What works well in one situation may not be desirable in another.

Posted byhsotrApril 19, 2022April 18, 2022Posted inThe GardenTags:Composting, Fiber, Insect Pests, Livestock, Nutrition, Plant Health, Season Extension, Sheep, Soil, Vegetables

Jersey Giant

Jersey Giant

The Jersey Giant is largely used either as a striking exhibition bird or as a pet. It is also a fine dual-purpose chicken for the home flock.

Posted byhsotrApril 5, 2022April 6, 2022Posted inThe FarmTags:Livestock, Poultry

Top 10 Western Heritage Resources

Top 10 Western Heritage Resources

Our readers love exploring topics related to the West, ranging from railroads to mustangs to windmills. Read on to discover our most popular Western heritage resources.

Posted byhsotrApril 1, 2022March 28, 2022Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Cattle, History, Horses, Livestock, Music, Native Americans, Nature, Pastures, Railroads, The West, Travel, Water, Weather

Classifying Cattle Breeds: Introduction

Classifying Cattle Breeds: Introduction

Cattle breeds can be grouped in many ways: specialty, genetic background, geographic origin, paradigm. The best choice of a cattle breed will be one that is adapted to your circumstances.

Posted byhsotrMarch 29, 2022March 30, 2022Posted inThe FarmTags:Breeding, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Pros and Cons of Selling Farm Products to Restaurants

Pros and Cons of Selling Farm Products to Restaurants

Selling farm products to restaurants can be tough. But if the issues are dealt with, farmers find that the steady demand can turn their operations into profitable ventures.

Posted byhsotrMarch 22, 2022May 3, 2022Posted inThe BusinessTags:Financial, Food, Fruit, Livestock, Marketing, Planning, Vegetables

One Option

There is certainly a time and place for backup plans. But not when it comes to big life goals!

Posted byhsotrMarch 18, 2022March 14, 2022Posted inThe LifestyleTags:Faith, Personal Growth, Planning

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