Introduction For many, the pawpaw tree (Asimina triloba) isn’t a familial tree. I can say that for most of my life up until the more recent years, I wasn’t familiar with them either. Even though I and many other Americans aren’t familiar with this tree, it has its own purpose and place within the native …
My Passion For The Pawpaw Tree: And My Reasoning Behind it Read More »
Introduction This past week, I took a four day vacation with my family to visit other relatives. For our vacation we traveled to the West central side of Florida. Though most of this trip was not spent on the water, beach, or pier, I am glad that I was able to try out salt water …
Introduction For many across the Midwest, we are taught to be familiar with cultivated plants like sorghum, wheat, corn, and soybeans. Anything else is typically regarded as a “weed” and sprayed to make room for more grazing/field space. If you end up wandering by some fields along water or in pastures with thick brambles during …
Wild Plums, Sustainable Food Hidden in Plain Sight Read More »
Introduction Now as you all know, I am a relatively new hunter. For those who do not know, I decided to enter the recreation/lifestyle when I was 18 during my freshman year of college. More of the story of how I got into hunting is written in the “authors” tab on my website, but I …
Introduction About five or six years ago I remember having this irresistible urge to buy a citizen’s band (CB) radio. I don’t remember what made me so interested in owning a CB radio, but I am sure I can thank a YouTube creator or two for selling the hobby to me at a young age. …
How a CB Radio Could SAVE YOU During an Emergency Read More »
Introduction Have you ever wondered about the quality and freshness of your bread, flour, or corn meal? Have you thought about the amount of sugar and processed ingredients in the average loaf of bread? Have you wanted to possess the ability to generate cups of flour from grain that has been stored longer than the …
Introduction As a kid, when I first started to learn how to fish, I was immersed with all the pictures of jig heads, plastics, and lures of various colors. I remember feeling overwhelmed when walking into a bait and tackle store. I thought that the amount of variety in regards to bait selection was too …
Introduction When someone speaks about bats in the United States, many tend to only think about negative things. The average American only knows what they are told in regards to what Hollywood and the media shows. Typically, bats are associated with things such as vampirism, death, and fear. They are a symbol for all things …
Introduction This past spring and early summer I spent about 30 hours a week working as a shift supervisor/manager for a locally owned popup greenhouse retail store in my state. Now, I cannot legally mention the business’ name as I have no permanent professional affiliation with said company. Further, I must deeply express that the …
7 Things I Learned Working at a Garden Center This Summer Read More »
Introduction As I have mentioned in the past, I love to catch and consume catfish. Let it be known that the market for fried catfish is there, as many people still buy catfish from big chains, it’s an American classic. I will warn you that if you try to catch your own catfish and cook …