For the beginner, getting started with draft animals can seem daunting due to the cost. Here are tips for getting off to a solid start without breaking the bank.
Best Grasses for Kansas Lawns
Growing a perfect lawn can be difficult in Kansas due to our challenging climate and soils. The solution is to choose grasses adapted to Kansas conditions.
Top 10 Soil Resources
No matter how much we learn about the biology, chemistry, and other properties of soil, there is always more to discover. Read on to find out what our readers have been researching.
Pros and Cons of Saving Seeds
Considering saving seeds for the first time? This can be a rewarding project, but there are a few pitfalls. Here's what you need to know.
10 Resources for a Successful Country Living Mindset
Success starts in the mind. It cannot be manufactured through procedures. First we must know where we want to go. Then we must seek effective ways to get there.
Grazing Management by Species: Poultry
Poultry are not true grazing animals, but they will consume some grass in their diet. Furthermore, poultry play an important role in pasture ecology.
Grazing Management by Species: Goats
Goats are true browsers, meaning they prefer to eat foliage above their shoulder height. This makes them great foragers of shrubs and small trees.
Purple Threeawn
Purple threeawn (Aristida purpurea) primarily occupies disturbed sites as an early successional species, preparing the ground for native wildflowers to move in.
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?
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.