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Pulling from nearly 20 years of experience, Michelle Lindsey started Homestead on the Range to help Kansans and others around flyover country achieve an abundant country lifestyle. Michelle is the author of four country living books. She is also a serious student of history, specializing in Kansas, agriculture, and the American West. When not gardening or pursuing hobbies ranging from music to cooking to birdwatching, she can usually be found researching or writing about her many interests.

Sulfur in Plants

Sulfur is a rather interesting mineral when it comes to plants. It is essential for growth and photosynthesis.

Post or Page?

What is the difference between a post and a page in WordPress? Find out how to use them to create content your readers can find and enjoy.

Sodium in Plants

The role of sodium in plant health is unclear at present. Most experts say plants do not need it and therefore cannot suffer deficiency.

Organic, Sustainable, Regenerative: What’s the Difference?

The terms organic, sustainable, and regenerative may seem confusing at first, but each approach has a slightly different philosophy.

The Poet’s Toolbox: Meter

The meter is the beat of the poem. A pattern of emphasized and unemphasized syllables is one of the ways in which poetry differs from prose.

Selenium in Plants

Scientists do not consider selenium to be an essential plant nutrient. However, it is beneficial because it helps plants resist stressors.

Improving Your Garden Soil

Healthy, nutrient-rich food starts with vibrant soil. You can build that vibrant soil in your backyard in 10 steps.

Potassium in Plants

Potassium ions are found in every living cell, probably because they are necessary to activate enzymes controlling so many crucial processes.

Phosphorus in Plants

Phosphorus is associated with fruit production in the minds of gardeners because it is the most important element for germination and growth.