L. Woodrow Ross

The final days of summer are upon us! A gardener and nature lover shares recipes and musings to inspire appreciation of the season.

Metal detecting is a wonderful hobby for adults and children, especially in rural places. A survival expert and outdoorsman shares stories from a...

Does the warm weather make you averse to turning on the oven? Then why not cook outdoors? Get tips and family recipes from an outdoorsman, survival...

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...

The southeast is the perfect place for growing a beautiful and abundant tomato crop. However, there are some best practices for growing tomatoes down...

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...

A nature lover, gardener and outdoorsman shares his musings about the unique joys of springtime in rural America.

Building a simple forge for metalworking is within the capabilities of most anyone. Those who enjoy a rural lifestyle or homesteading may find it a...

A recreational property, or any piece of wooded land, is not complete without some type of trail system. A trail building novice turned expert shares...

Retirement is a big step and for most of us and it opens up a myriad of possibilities. Retiring to the country is a great step in the right direction...