Lifestyle
February 29, 2024
There’s nothing quite like the satisfying crunch of biting into the hearty crust of a slice of homemade bread. As a certified “foodie” and amateur coo...
Lifestyle
February 27, 2024
Spring is just around the corner. With its arrival, bluebirds will be returning north from their winter migration to the southeastern U.S. and Mexico....
Gardening Farming
Ben Simons 
February 27, 2024
As I sit in my Starr Hill farm office writing this article, I just completed taking a full inventory of my hay and feed supplies on our farm. In doing...
Gardening Farming
Courtney Llewellyn 
February 27, 2024
Whether your pasture is half an acre or a dozen acres, you know as a farmsteader is does much more than just grow grass for your animals to browse upo...
Gardening Farming
February 24, 2024
The Perennial Plant Association has chosen Phlox paniculata ‘Jeana’ as the Perennial Plant of the Year for 2024. ‘Jeana’ is an exceptional garden phlo...
Gardening Farming
February 22, 2024
Cold frames allow for the early planting of spring vegetables such as lettuce, radishes, carrots and cabbage by protecting them from frost and cold te...
Lifestyle
Courtney Llewellyn 
March 20, 2026
Here’s a pantry staple I don’t write about often enough: canned salmon. Fresh salmon is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. It’s rich in protein ...
Lifestyle
Courtney Llewellyn 
March 19, 2026
Dear Paw’s Corner: We had a scary incident a few weeks ago. Our puppy Terah got into the cabinet under the kitchen sink and chewed on a plastic spray ...
Gardening Farming
Courtney Llewellyn 
March 18, 2026
Humans have been sharing seeds and stories that go along with them for over 10,000 years. Hosting a seed swap in your community can be a fun way to he...
Lifestyle
Andy Haman 
March 17, 2026
A number of factors are involved in keeping a vehicle functioning and looking good. Ensuring a vehicle interior is clean and tidy is easily overlooked...