You might suspect that when you say farewell to the bright lights of the big city, pack the belongings, and head to your own piece…
Here at Exclamation Pointe, autumn is a tranquil time when the subtle shift in the winds and the gradual drop in the temperatures, foretell of…
Once the last blazing maple leaf has floated to the ground and before the first blossoms of spring burst forth with their renewing life, what's…
Ozark banana. Quaker delight. Asimoya. Hillbilly mango. This relatively obscure fruit goes by many regional names, pawpaw being the most common. The humble pawpaw (Asimina triloba)…
For many families, purchasing a beautiful little homestead is the ultimate dream. Just imagine…rolling pastures filled with cute little animals, a sprawling garden, and a…
Today's hottest trend is off-grid living; unplug, disconnect, and get back to your pioneer roots. Bookstores are full of books on every conceivable aspect from…
A huge proportion of the earth’s people groups depend on a starchy staple crop—one dependable source of filling nutrition that was the basis for life…
Excerpted from Neil's latest book LandBook - An owner's manual for rural land (second edition) ~~~~~~~~ There is no other single aspect of land ownership which…
As we left our home in the city, where my beautiful wife, our well-mannered children, and I spent the last eight years of our lives,…
Living in the country means you have to deal with fewer people. Country neighbors are few but often become like family. Oftentimes the majority of life…
Excerpted from Neil's latest book LandBook - An owner's manual for rural land (second edition) ~~~~~~~~ Since this book is about land, the use and management…
Gardeners and farmers constantly battle with weeds, but they can have a useful purpose. We should be using weeds as soil indicators. Simply by observing…
