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Get Ready for June 2016

May 26, 2016 by hsotr

Get Ready for June 2016

June is just around the corner. Take some time to sharpen your knowledge of farming, music, crafts, and history. Find out how glyphosate-resistant crops work. Brush up on your mandolin technique. Teach your kids how to knit on those rainy days. Discover the story of the Stetson hat. Make a strawberry shortcake. Collect five things […]

Filed Under: The Lifestyle Tagged With: Animal Health, Art, Birdwatching, Crafts, Family, Field Crops, Food, Fruit, History, Music, Nature, Supplies, The West, Videos

The Dirt-Cheap Green Thumb

April 21, 2016 by hsotr

The Dirt-Cheap Green Thumb

Gardening on a budget doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice looks or taste! The Dirt-Cheap Green Thumb: 400 Thrifty Tips for Saving Money, Time & Resources In and Around the Garden by Rhonda Massingham Hart will show you how to make the most of your gardening dollars, while still enjoying a beautiful and productive […]

Filed Under: The Garden Tagged With: Books, Financial, Fruit, Ornamental Plants, Plant Health, Seed Saving, Soil, Stewardship, Vegetables, Water

Get Ready for April 2016

March 31, 2016 by hsotr

Get Ready for April 2016

Spring is in the air! Are you ready to get outside, grow some plants, and build something new? Learn how to transplant successfully. Take advantage of three free planting guides from K-State. Mix up an easy radish salad. Download free building plans and construct something new. Learn how to tell a rattlesnake from a kingsnake. […]

Filed Under: The Lifestyle Tagged With: Books, DIY Projects, Field Crops, Food, Fruit, Links, Livestock, Marketing, Nature, Ornamental Plants, Planning, Plant Health, Small-Scale Farming, Vegetables

K-State Horticulture Newsletter

March 17, 2016 by hsotr

K-State Horticulture Newsletter

Gardening in Kansas can be a very unique experience. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to find information tailored to our somewhat unpredictable climate and growing conditions. Fortunately, K-State has filled the gap with a weekly newsletter packed with useful and timely information that gardeners of all stripes will appreciate. Whether you have a kitchen garden, […]

Filed Under: The Garden Tagged With: Fruit, Insect Pests, Lawns, Links, Nature, Ornamental Plants, Plant Health, Soil, Vegetables, Water

Get Ready for March 2016

February 25, 2016 by hsotr

Get Ready for March 2016

Get ready for spring!  It’s time to plan new projects, start a garden, and get outside to enjoy nature. Start a new garden or orchard. Plan your farm water system. Take on the 5-minute brainstorming challenge. Learn more about growing your favorite vegetables. Learn about the breeding birds of Kansas. Start a farm journal. Find […]

Filed Under: The Lifestyle Tagged With: Birdwatching, Books, Enterprises, Food, Fruit, Journals, Links, Nature, Plant Health, Poultry, Soil, Vegetables, Water, Weather

Pros and Cons of Gardening in Kansas

January 12, 2016 by hsotr

Pros and Cons of Gardening in Kansas

Gardening in Kansas is quite a bit different than gardening in most other states—and that can be both good and bad.

Filed Under: The Garden Tagged With: Fruit, Herbs, Marketing, Nature, Ornamental Plants, Plant Health, Soil, Stewardship, Vegetables, Water, Weather

5 Homemade Gifts From the Farm

December 8, 2015 by hsotr

5 Homemade Gifts from the Farm

There’s nothing like a homemade gift to warm someone’s heart at Christmas. The time and love put into a handcrafted present make it special. If you enjoy country living, you have an excellent opportunity to make and grow gifts that will touch others. Need some inspiration? Consider these ideas:

Filed Under: The Skills Tagged With: Art, Crafts, DIY Projects, Food, Fruit, Herbs, Holidays, Household, Seed Saving, Vegetables

3 Books for the Homestead Kitchen

November 19, 2015 by hsotr

3 Books for the Homestead Kitchen

Looking for the perfect gift for the homesteader who loves to garden and cook? Take a look at these handy cookbooks.

Filed Under: The Lifestyle Tagged With: Books, Cookbooks, Family, Food, Fruit, Vegetables

Pros and Cons of Fermenting Seeds Before Storage

June 9, 2015 by hsotr

Pros and Cons of Fermenting Seeds Before Storage

The answer to the question of whether fermentation is worthwhile depends on scale.

Filed Under: The Garden Tagged With: Fruit, Plant Health, Seed Saving, Vegetables

Rodale’s Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening

April 30, 2015 by hsotr

Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening

This old classic just keeps on going! Fruits, vegetables, herbs, ornamental plants—it’s all here, along with a diverse array of natural gardening tips and techniques. The current edition of Rodale’s well-known work is Rodale’s Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening, and it still contains a wealth of knowledge.

Filed Under: The Garden Tagged With: Cover Crops, Fruit, Herbs, Insect Pests, Ornamental Plants, Plant Health, Soil, Vegetables

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