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Microwave Bread Pudding

June 24, 2019 by hsotr

Microwave Bread Pudding

You know what they say—waste not, want not. And what more delicious application of this proverb is there than bread pudding? This super-easy recipe, adapted from a Betty Crocker cookbook, is a family favorite and an excellent way to keep those bread heels and halves from going to waste. If you make your own homemade […]

Filed Under: The Lifestyle Tagged With: Food, Recipes, Stewardship

A Brief Guide to 13 Common Garden Mulches

April 1, 2019 by hsotr

A Brief Guide to 13 Common Mulches

You don’t have to read many gardening books or websites to catch on that mulch is highly recommended for all gardens. But knowing that you ought to mulch your garden and deciding what to mulch it with are two different things. First off, it is important to recognize that everyone’s circumstances are unique. Factors that […]

Filed Under: The Garden Tagged With: Composting, Ornamental Plants, Plant Health, Soil, Stewardship, Vegetables

Pros and Cons of Deep-Litter Bedding

January 14, 2019 by hsotr

Pros and Cons of Deep-Litter Bedding

While allowing livestock of all types to enjoy the freedom and nutrition of pasture is ideal, there are times when animals may need to be temporarily confined. For instance, you might be raising chicks in a brooder, or you might need to isolate an injured animal in a stall. So how do you keep livestock […]

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Animal Health, Animal Housing, Composting, Horses, Livestock, Poultry, Stewardship, Swine

2019 Reading Challenge: Sustainable Agriculture

January 7, 2019 by hsotr

2019 Reading Challenge: Sustainable Agriculture

Twelve books to stretch your paradigm and inspire you for a new year of country living.

Filed Under: The Lifestyle Tagged With: Books, Composting, Food, Insect Pests, Pastures, Reading Challenges, Soil, Stewardship

15 Gifts for the Country Living Enthusiast

December 10, 2018 by hsotr

15 Gifts for the Country Living Enthusiast

Is there someone in your family who loves country living? Show that you care with a gift tailored to their favorite interest this Christmas! Allow us to suggest 15 gifts (in no particular order), ranging from cute to indispensable. 1. You Can Farm For either the newbie or the seasoned agripreneur in need of fresh […]

Filed Under: The Lifestyle Tagged With: Animal Health, Books, DIY Projects, Food, Holidays, Household, Livestock, Pastures, Poultry, Small-Scale Farming, Stewardship, Supplies

Johnson Grass

December 5, 2018 by hsotr

Johnson Grass

Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense) grows sturdy upright stems ranging from two to eight feet in height. Some stems are branched and others are not, but one thing can be counted on with this species—there will be quite a few of them packed into each clump! Look for a pink or red color near the base […]

Filed Under: The Sunflower State Tagged With: Animal Health, Health & Fitness, History, Lawns, Livestock, Nature, Stewardship

Benefits of Agritourism

December 3, 2018 by hsotr

Benefits of Agritourism

Agritourism fosters a symbiotic relationship between the farmer, the public, and the community.

Filed Under: The Business Tagged With: Agritourism, Enterprises, Family, Financial, Marketing, Small-Scale Farming, Stewardship, Travel

Garden Soil Colors and What They Mean

November 26, 2018 by hsotr

Garden Soil Colors and What They Mean

What color is your garden soil? Does it make a difference? Yes! Some of the factors that alter the color of soil include: Aeration. Saturation. Mineral content. Degree of weathering. Presence of organic matter and humus. All of these considerations are very important to the health of your garden plants. Dark Brown to Black Soils […]

Filed Under: The Garden Tagged With: Plant Health, Soil, Stewardship

Indian Grass

October 31, 2018 by hsotr

Indian Grass

Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) is a medium-sized grass that ranges from three to seven feet in height. It frequently grows in clumps, but it may also be found growing as a single stalk. The stem is hollow but stiff and upright. The leaves are blue-green in color and flat. They may grow anywhere from 2 […]

Filed Under: The Sunflower State Tagged With: Livestock, Nature, Ornamental Plants, Pastures, Stewardship

Basic Principles of Breeding Heirloom Vegetables

October 22, 2018 by hsotr

Basic Principles of Breeding Heirloom Vegetables

Tips for raising vigorous seeds, whether your goal is to preserve a variety or to create a locally adapted strain.

Filed Under: The Garden Tagged With: Breeding, Preservation, Seed Saving, Stewardship, Vegetables

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