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Fishing 101: Resources for Beginners

Fishing 101: Resources for Beginners

Are you interested in fishing, either alone or with your children, but don't know where to start? An experienced woman angler, outdoors expert and...

The Benefits Of A Bat Box

The Benefits Of A Bat Box

Attracting bats to your rural property has many potential benefits, including natural insect control, plant pollination and seed spreading. Learn how...

Rural Applications for Band SawMills

Rural Applications for Band SawMills

Could a portable sawmill be a wise investment for your rural land? L. Woodrow Ross interviews a band sawmill owner in rural South Carolina to get the...

Introduction to Seed Saving

Introduction to Seed Saving

Seed saving is a fun, easy, and valuable skill for homesteaders and gardeners alike. We talk with the founder of a seed company to learn more about...

Soil Preparation For Gardening

Soil Preparation For Gardening

The first step to a successful garden is to prepare the soil. A seasoned gardener shares his tips on evaluating, amending and preparing your soil for...

The Ultimate Guide to Bulk Buying Groceries in the Country

The Ultimate Guide to Bulk Buying Groceries in the Country

If food prices, supply issues and distance to the market have you rethinking your grocery strategy, this article is for you! Discover everything you...

5 Practical Tips on Prepping for Beginners

5 Practical Tips on Prepping for Beginners

Have you ever wondered what you would need to have on hand in the event of an emergency or disaster? A preparedness expert weighs in on how you, too,...

Digging Into Community Gardens: How they Work and How to Start One

Digging Into Community Gardens: How they Work and How to Start One

Are you interested in starting a community garden in your neighborhood this year? With a few tips and action items, you can do just that. Bringing...

A Landowner's Guide to Conservation Easements

A Landowner's Guide to Conservation Easements

Recently, American public lands have garnered attention across the media. For someone that lives in an urban setting, the idea that public lands...

Creating A PlasticFree Country Kitchen: 9 Lessons From YesterYear

Creating A Plastic-Free Country Kitchen: 9 Lessons From Yester-Year

No matter where you live in America, plastic pollution from single-use items has become a big, ugly, and pervasive problem.