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Introduction It is now that time of the year where the garden looks barren and all you can see are the ghosts of what once was. It is a sad sight to see, but it is fun to reflect on how the season went and what you would do different next year. Without some type …
5 Things to Consider When Planning Your Garden for Next Year Read More »
Introduction One of the most challenging things I find myself encountering during the fall and winter months is figuring out how to stay warm outside. I find this challenging because I am very active and spend a lot of time outside doing one of my many hobbies such as fishing, hunting, gardening, etc. Staying active …
Introduction This past week I decided to take a break from my creative pursuits and consume some content rather than create. While browsing through YouTube, I stumbled across a documentary titled Seed: The Untold Story. I decided to give it a try and watched the entire documentary. Within the documentary they discussed how big agricultural …
3 Indigenous Corn Varieties You Should Consider Growing Read More »
Introduction As some of you may know, I recently posted about harvesting my first deer just last week and how the whole experience was for me. One of the things that I didn’t cover was the diversity in whitetail hunter’s ethics and perspective(s) on what is considered wasteful and what is considered to be part …
6 Useful Resources Commonly Wasted by Whitetail Hunters Read More »
Introduction Now that fall is here for most of the Midwest and the gardening is starting to slow down for most of us, it is time to look elsewhere for food resources. One of the most overlooked resources in my opinion is the black walnut (Juglans nigra). I have never foraged for walnuts until this …
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 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 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 With the new introduction of AI technology to the general public, we are now beginning to see fake mash ups of celebrities, politicians, and other fictional characters saying absurd and highly outrageous things for both malicious intent and comedic effect. Prior to this introduction of AI technology we as a nation have begun to …