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Simple Survival Skills: Limited Water Washing

I forget, until I have to use them, how many simple survival skills I’ve used since moving to this remote and rural Ozarks life. Washing dishes with limited water is one of the most useful things to know.

Simple Survival
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9 January 2018
RIP Bobbie Sue. You were a good Farm Dog.

Bobbie Sue was a dog we got as a pound puppy from a shelter in Harrison, Arkansas during our first year here at Wild Ozark. She had probably been abused or severely neglected before she went to the rescue. She … Read the rest “RIP Bobbie Sue. You were a good Farm Dog.”

5 January 2018
Day 9: Nature Journal Series

Grapevine & Insect Observation

Nature Journal entry from Day 9.

About this journal entry

On Day 9 of my daily journaling stint, I didn’t feel like getting off of the porch and I wondered if I could find something nearby … Read the rest “Day 9: Nature Journal Series”

3 January 2018
Day 8: Nature Journal Series

Acorn on Weathered Stick

Nature Journal entry from Day 8.

About this journal entry

On Day 8 of my daily journaling stint, I couldn’t help reflecting on the sounds of trees dying in the distance. Chainsaws and crashing … Read the rest “Day 8: Nature Journal Series”

1 January 2018
The Last Snow of 2017

This morning I woke to the sparkly glitz of snow flurries. We’ve hardly had any snow at all this winter so far. Just a bare dusting a week or two ago, and that’s it.

When the sun came out, the … Read the rest “The Last Snow of 2017”

31 December 2017
Using a Spring for Water – Winter Issues

When you rely on a spring for water, you need a tank. This is our 1500 gallon water collection tank.

Using a spring for water requires more effort than relying on tap water. Sometimes, just because you turn on the … Read the rest “Using a Spring for Water – Winter Issues”

29 December 2017
How Ginseng Stewardship Also Benefits the Landowner

Someone asked me yesterday about how ginseng stewardship benefits the landowner. It stumped me at first, because I’d never considered it from that angle.

What is Stewardship?

To steward something is to manage or take care of something. The short … Read the rest “How Ginseng Stewardship Also Benefits the Landowner”

24 December 2017
A Couple of Photos from Today: Mossy Oak Limbs and Our Dirt Road

I find certain trees are just as beautiful in winter as they are the rest of the year. This old tree with her mossy oak limbs is one of my favorite photo subjects.

Mossy Oak Limbs

Our Dirt Road

Here’s … Read the rest “A Couple of Photos from Today: Mossy Oak Limbs and Our Dirt Road”

21 December 2017
Sun Sparkles

On this day in 2015, we had snow and sun sparkles. So far this year it’s been unseasonably warm and no snow so far. That could change this weekend, though – snow is in the forecast!

Since we haven’t had … Read the rest “Sun Sparkles”

21 December 2017
Book a Forest Folk Workshop Near You!

Want a Workshop Close to You?

If you’d like to host, or know somewhere good to have a workshop, get in touch. I’m willing to travel within 50 miles of Kingston, AR for groups of at least 10. Cost … Read the rest “Book a Forest Folk Workshop Near You!”

17 December 2017
Through Ice and Mud We Go – Bringing Hay to Horses

Through Ice and Mud

Whether through ice and mud, or snow, or rain or wind, kind of like the postman’s creed to deliver mail, we must deliver hay to the horses.

It’s easy to stay in touch with the wheel … Read the rest “Through Ice and Mud We Go – Bringing Hay to Horses”

7 December 2017
New Tax Rule – Arkansas Sales Tax on Digital Products

This year there’s a new tax rule that will affect the people who buy digital goods from Wild Ozark. We have to pay retail sales tax on ebooks that I sell in our online shop as of January 1, 2018.… Read the rest “New Tax Rule – Arkansas Sales Tax on Digital Products”

5 December 2017
Day 7: Nature Journal Series

Christmas Fern

About this journal entry

On Day 7 of my daily journaling stint, I decided to draw the Christmas fern. These ferns are often present in good ginseng habitat. So it’s known as a companion plant, or indicator … Read the rest “Day 7: Nature Journal Series”

2 December 2017
Day 6: Nature Journal Series

Lobelia inflata in Late Summer

About this journal entry

Lobelia inflata is one of my most treasured wild-crafted herbs. It grows around us here like a “weed”, and most would never think it to be a useful plant. It’s … Read the rest “Day 6: Nature Journal Series”

24 November 2017
Day 5: Nature Journal Series

Little Orange Mushroom

About this journal entry

It’s amazing how quickly an hour flies by when you are trying unsuccessfully to figure out how to do something.

On another note, I’m finding that it is getting harder to focus … Read the rest “Day 5: Nature Journal Series”

22 November 2017
The Color of Cherry Leaves | Ozark Backroads Collection

These cherry leaves were such a brilliant golden yellow. They shined like a beacon in an otherwise bleak and dreary landscape.

Glad I brought the real camera along for the ride to town yesterday. I think this would … Read the rest “The Color of Cherry Leaves | Ozark Backroads Collection”

22 November 2017
Day 4: Nature Journal Series

Ground Cherry

About this Entry

The inklings of trouble is starting to reveal itself already.

“This one will be much easier,” I thought as I settled on a subject for today’s entry. It is all mostly green, with hardly any … Read the rest “Day 4: Nature Journal Series”

20 November 2017
Making Twig Art: Gumball Folk Bride and Groom

My granddaughter stayed the night with us last night and today I thought we could make some twig art together. She wanted us to make a bride and groom Forest Folk pair, so we went outside to gather some botanicals.… Read the rest “Making Twig Art: Gumball Folk Bride and Groom”

19 November 2017
Finding Ginseng After the Leaves Fall

It’s hard to find ginseng after the leaves fall.

If you’re looking for more information about ginseng, or the prices forums for each year, check at the ginseng.wildozark.com blog or email me. I’ve moved most of the ginseng related … Read the rest “Finding Ginseng After the Leaves Fall”

18 November 2017
Day 3: Nature Journal Series

Sycamore Leaf

About the Wild Ozark Nature Journal

I’m slowly scanning my nature journal entries and adding them to this blog.

Some of you may have already seen these, because I started this a few years ago and then … Read the rest “Day 3: Nature Journal Series”

17 November 2017
Day 2: Nature Journal Series

Asters Hanging Down

About the Wild Ozark Nature Journal

I’m slowly scanning my nature journal entries and adding them to this blog.

Some of you may have already seen these, because I started this a few years ago and … Read the rest “Day 2: Nature Journal Series”

15 November 2017
Day 1: Leaf and Rock, Nature Journal Series

Day 1: Leaf and Rock

About the Wild Ozark Nature Journal

I’m slowly scanning my nature journal entries and adding them to this blog.

Some of you may have already seen these, because I started this a few years … Read the rest “Day 1: Leaf and Rock, Nature Journal Series”

12 November 2017
Last of the Fall Colors 2017

I spent a little time down the road today trying to capture the last of the fall colors for the year. The wind has been gusting pretty hard and many of the leaves have fallen.

It seems that every year, … Read the rest “Last of the Fall Colors 2017”

6 November 2017
Treasure Found on a Misty Autumn Morning Walk

Most mornings, after I feed the animals, I go for a walk down the driveway. Today I brought the camera, so it wasn’t as much for exercise as it was for pleasure and to gather treasure.

I look for botanical … Read the rest “Treasure Found on a Misty Autumn Morning Walk”

3 November 2017
Ginseng Jelly – A Delicious Wild Ozark Luxury Product
Oh, my … GINSENG JELLY!

I love medicinal herbs, especially those that grow right here at home, and most especially ginseng. This year’s ginseng jelly comes in two varieties:
- Ginseng Gold (4-oz, $25)
- Ginseng/Apple (8-oz, $25) Soft-set: thicker than syrup,
…
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1 November 2017