Same old slippers Usual rice The usual look of paradise William James Lampton Framed by the little window above my composing desk, I can see the tips of the grasses waving green and gold. My author's shack, which stands behind your house in a windbreak filled with aging trees, is ungrazed, so the grass grows just as high as it pleases. In a year with regular rainfall, that … [Read more...] about Accidental Rancher: Amidst the Grassy field’s Summer Bounty
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5 Questions You Better Ask Before Buying Garden Seeds
Purchasing Seeds Those of us who raise our own vegetables know it involves more than simply sowing spring seeds and reaping the delicious rewards at harvest time. One of the many gardening tasks which requires thoughtful research and attention is purchasing seeds. If you are contemplating your garden for this season, following are six questions worth consideration. 1. How long … [Read more...] about 5 Questions You Better Ask Before Buying Garden Seeds
Starting Seeds, The Easy And Smart Way Off The Grid News
starting seeds If you are planning on finally getting your garden started come spring, you might be surprised that some of your planting actually should begin when it’s extremely cold out. Indoor planting, that is. Seed-starting indoors has numerous benefits for all zones. It increases the success of your plants since they get a pretty easy start indoors, and it also allows … [Read more...] about Starting Seeds, The Easy And Smart Way Off The Grid News
Spring Guide To Raising Healthy Chicks
Chicks There’s nothing that hints of spring quite like newly hatched chicks. If you haven’t ordered yet, now is the time to do so, either through a nearby breeder, the local feed store or a mail order hatchery. You’ll also want to have your brooder set up so you’re all ready to go when that peeping box of precious fuzz arrives. Choosing the Perfect Chicken Breed There are so … [Read more...] about Spring Guide To Raising Healthy Chicks
Off Grid Living for Beginners: 7 Tips to Help You Get Started
Off-grid living seems to be all the rage lately, and for good reason! More and more people are realizing that they can take steps to become more self-reliant by reducing their dependence on the grid. But off-grid living can seem a bit daunting for beginners, so we’ve put together this guide to help you get started. In this post, we’ll cover everything from what off-grid living … [Read more...] about Off Grid Living for Beginners: 7 Tips to Help You Get Started