Blizzards: Furies of Nature
Today, the Great Plains is an area of great resources and beauty.…
Gardening by the Moon
"That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." …
Solutions for Growing Food Year Round on a Cold Climate Homestead
I am fortunate to live in an area where winter temperatures rarely…
Create a Future-Proof Homestead: Planning for Climate and Cultural Changes
Tooting My Own Horn (Briefly). At the beginning of 2020, I predicted…
Staying Cool Without Air Conditioning on the Homestead
The cicadas are rasping out a mid-summer melody. The air is still,…
A Day in the Delta
“Thank God we finally made it to Dumas!” I never thought these…
Reading the Weather
The ability to read the weather is a valuable skill practiced by…
Weather Lore and Superstitions
“Red sky at night, sailors delight. Red sky at morning, sailors take…