Wanting to cross ditches and wet spots on your land in a way that combines practicality with eye appeal? Build a stone arch bridge!
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.
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.
What is Vermiculite?
Vermiculite is a natural mineral (magnesium-aluminum-iron silicate) that is heat-treated until it expands and curls, creating a light, fluffy texture.
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.
Pros and Cons of Raised Bed Gardening
The raised bed approach has both advantages and disadvantages, but it is definitely worth consideration for many gardeners.
Top 10 Western Heritage Resources
Our readers love exploring topics related to the West, ranging from railroads to mustangs to windmills. Read on to discover our most popular Western heritage resources.
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.
Grazing Management by Species: Sheep
While sheep consume grass as 60% of their diet, they more than any other type of livestock will also eat forbs (non-woody flowering plants, commonly known as "weeds").
Kansas Regions Guide—Updated
Interested in learning more about the 11 regions of Kansas? You've come to the right place! We have updated our regions guide with new information on geology and wildlife.
Homestead on the Range 