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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...

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...

Tips for Funding Small Farms

Tips for Funding Small Farms

If your dream is to start a farm but you aren’t sure how to pay for it, you’re not alone — the start-up costs can be daunting. But the real farmers...

How To Buy Land in Louisiana, Part 1

How To Buy Land in Louisiana, Part 1

If you’re looking for land for sale in Louisiana, you probably have a lot of questions. Local real estate and finance experts offer tips on how to...

A Trail Building Tutorial for Recreational Land

A Trail Building Tutorial for Recreational Land

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...

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...

Planning Ahead for 2023: Tips for Homesteaders and Land Owners

Planning Ahead for 2023: Tips for Homesteaders and Land Owners

Get rural land and homestead management tips on planning ahead for 2023, including master plans for gardening, pruning, painting lawn care, hobbies,...

Planting by the Signs: A Considered Gardening Practice as Old as the Hills

Planting by the Signs: A Considered Gardening Practice as Old as the Hills

Have you ever heard of the old Appalachian tradition of "planting by the signs"? This ancient method of garden planning relies on moon phases and the...

Land and Ladies: Women Helping Women Manage Land and Timber

Land and Ladies: Women Helping Women Manage Land and Timber

Are you interested in investing in timberland but don't know where to start? We interviewed certified Forester and educator, Danielle Atkins of Land...