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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.

Choosing the Best Firewood for You

Choosing the Best Firewood for You

If you are looking for firewood for the winter months, you may have several options to choose from, whether you buy wood or split your own.

Posted byhsotrDecember 3, 2021December 7, 2021Posted inThe LifestyleTags:Household

The Paradox of Timing

If you have time, don’t wait for time. Timing is everything. Which philosophy is right? Or is there truth in both?

Posted byhsotrNovember 30, 2021March 10, 2022Posted inThe LifestyleTags:Personal Growth, Planning, Stewardship, Weather

Barbados Blackbelly

The Barbados Blackbelly is a hair sheep used almost solely for meat. Some are raised and marketed as purebred lamb, but crossbreeding is common for commercial meat production.

Posted byhsotrNovember 17, 2021January 11, 2022Posted inThe FarmTags:Livestock, Sheep

Greater Scaup

Greater Scaup

When seeing the greater scaup (Aythya marila), the overall impression is that of a big, thickset duck.

Posted byhsotrNovember 12, 2021November 13, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Birdwatching, Nature, Outdoors

Switchgrass

Switchgrass is one of the dominant plant species of the tallgrass prairie, and it alone accounts for much of the natural soil-building that occurs on native prairies.

Posted byhsotrNovember 9, 2021November 5, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Animal Health, Cattle, Livestock, Nature, Ornamental Plants, Pastures, Soil, Stewardship

Is It Possible to Use Too Much Compost?

Is It Possible to Use Too Much Compost?

You may have heard the adage, “You can’t have too much compost.” But is it true? A recurring theme in nature is balance. Too much or too little of anything causes problems.

Posted byhsotrNovember 5, 2021November 6, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Composting, Lawns, Plant Health, Soil, Vegetables

Grazing Management by Species: Sheep

While sheep consume grass as 60% of their diet, they more than any other type of livestock will also eat forbs (non-woody flowering plants, commonly known as “weeds”).

Posted byhsotrNovember 2, 2021November 3, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Animal Health, Fencing, Livestock, Nutrition, Pastures, Sheep, Stewardship, Water

Kansas Regions Guide—Updated

Kansas Regions

Interested in learning more about the 11 regions of Kansas? You’ve come to the right place! We have updated our regions guide with new information on geology and wildlife.

Posted byhsotrOctober 26, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Nature, Soil, Water, Weather

Do Plants Need Vitamins?

Do Plants Need Vitamins??

Most gardening resources list the mineral needs of plants. But do plants, like humans and animals, need vitamins? The answers may not be quite what you expect.

Posted byhsotrOctober 22, 2021Posted inThe GardenTags:Fruit, Nutrition, Plant Health, Vegetables

Tufted Duck

The tufted duck (Aythya fuligula) may at first glance appear to be a ring-necked duck. However, this species has several differentiating characteristics worth noticing.

Posted byhsotrOctober 19, 2021October 15, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Birdwatching, Nature

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