Do you want to get better acquainted with the weather? Perhaps you just need to know the average precipitation for your area or when to expect the last frost of the season. Or maybe you’re a little more ambitious—you would like to be able to predict the weather over the next 24 hours or so. Whatever your level of interest, you may find these 10 … Continue reading 10 Handy Weather Resources
Gardening season is finally upon us! If you’re like most gardeners, you are looking forward to planting seeds with the full expectation of making this the best gardening year yet. While much of gardening comes down to experience, diligence, and creativity, having the right tools makes a big difference. One handy tool is the garden journal. Advantages of Keeping a Garden Journal Permanent record. … Continue reading Keeping a Garden Journal
The new compact edition of The Family Garden Journal, published by Homestead on the Range, is currently available for $19.99 at Amazon. This offer will end at the beginning of the new year! This beautiful paperback journal can help you or a loved one develop a green thumb while creating a keepsake: Start by planning for success with our Step-by-Step Gardening Guide. Check items off … Continue reading Family Garden Journal Introductory Price Ends January 2017
Is there a special birdwatcher in your life? You know, that person who never travels without binoculars and who remembers a location by that rare bird he added to his life list while visiting? Here are a few ways to bring a smile to his face this Christmas: Backyard Bird Feeder’s Bible: Every birdwatcher needs a copy of this handy guide to species, seeds, flowers, … Continue reading 5 Gifts for Birdwatchers
Christmas will be here before you know it! Prepare tasty treats and heartfelt gifts from your own homegrown offerings, and snuggle up on the couch for a little storytelling. Retell the story of Sod Corn Jones. Read Scripture passages about the meaning of Christmas. Make a sweet potato beetle. Encourage your child to start an EcoJournal. Give a weather diary this Christmas. Create homemade gifts … Continue reading Get Ready for December 2016
Don’t let that summer heat turn you off of birdwatching. Fall migration season is just around the corner! Are you ready? Stock your birdwatching bookshelf with good identification tools before you need them. Here are a few that we’ve enjoyed: Peterson Field Guides to Birds: Every birdwatcher needs a good field guide, and these have stood the test of time. The accurate color plates and … Continue reading 6 Great Birdwatching Resources…and a Bonus!
The Family Garden Journal published by Homestead on the Range is now better than ever! We have released a new compact edition that is easier to carry, but still contains plenty of room for logging your family’s daily plans, observations, and harvests. Develop your green thumb while creating a keepsake: Start by planning for success with our Step-by-Step Gardening Guide. Check items off of your … Continue reading New Compact Family Garden Journal Available
Every truly dedicated birdwatcher wants to perfect the art of bird identification. He wants to be able to look out the window and say with complete confidence, “Yes, that’s a female Prothonotary Warbler. Rare in these parts.” So how do you master your craft? Take heart! There’s no magic formula or special talent needed to get to know the birds: Watch birds. Become intimately familiar … Continue reading 5 Steps to Birdwatching Expertise
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 creative uses for all those extra eggs. Discover the power … Continue reading Get Ready for March 2016
Yes, you can develop a green thumb! While some people seem to think that a green thumb is an innate ability, a sort of natural instinct, in many cases a green thumb is actually developed through years of experience. It is only through spending hours in the garden that we can acquire a proficiency in all things plant-related. Really, developing a green thumb is not … Continue reading 3 Steps to a Green Thumb
