Here are the predators that Kansans will be most likely to battle, along with signs to look for and tips for thwarting the intruder. This post covers hawks and owls.
Gardening Without Irrigation
Gardening Without Irrigation by Steve Solomon runs counter to everything you know. Nevertheless, it is an excellent introduction to an alternative method.
Black Scoter
The black scoter (Melanitta nigra) takes its name from the plumage of the male, the only solid black duck in North America.
Plant-Positive Thinking
To fully embrace plant-positive thinking, we must believe that abundance is actually an integral part of nature. We must recognize the wise design behind the system.
White-Winged Scoter
The largest of the scoter species in Kansas is the white-winged (Melanitta fusca). It takes its name from the white secondary feathers, visible on both males and females.
Surf Scoter
The male surf scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) is a peculiar-looking duck, not readily forgotten. He is known as the “skunkhead."
Top 10 Lifestyle Posts
All of us need reminders to enjoy the fruits of our labors as we juggle to-dos. Here are our readers' favorites, covering topics from faith to family reading to good food.
Harlequin Duck
Seen up close, the male harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) sports a unique pattern that accounts for his name.
Top 10 Travel Resources
Hit the road and discover Kansas! Want to know what travel-related resources our readers are interested in? Take a look.
Your Weather Folklore Questions Answered
Answers to excellent questions about weather folklore sayings, from lightning to persistence to signs of the changing seasons.
Homestead on the Range 