http://www.thedesertranch.com/ The challenges and life experiences of homesteading in rural high desert with gardening tips for the high desert garden en-us 12/23/2009 12:46:25 PM 12/23/2009 12:46:25 PM http://www.thedesertranch.com/rss.xml Atomword (Atomword.com) aw@thedesertranch.com aw@thedesertranch.com 5 http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/12/10/snow-came-early-this-year.html How being unprepared for winter can create problems. 1/21/2010 3:40:11 PM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/12/10/snow-came-early-this-year.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/12/03/ranch-cats.html A cat is good to have around the ranch to keep the rodents problem in check. 1/19/2010 11:47:22 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/12/03/ranch-cats.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/12/03/cats-for-every-purpose.html Cat breeds are created for certain purposes just as dog breeds were created for special reasons. 1/19/2010 11:47:22 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/12/03/cats-for-every-purpose.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/12/02/lessons-from-the-rural-desert.html It is better to know what you believe and live by those beliefs than it is to argue to try to get your ideas validated 1/19/2010 11:47:22 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/12/02/lessons-from-the-rural-desert.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/12/02/apple-pie-and-politics.html Comparing Apple pie to individuals and politicians that try to validate their ideas 1/19/2010 11:47:22 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/12/02/apple-pie-and-politics.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/12/02/save-money-by-preserving-garden-abundance.html How to save money by preserving garden produce. 1/19/2010 11:47:22 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/12/02/save-money-by-preserving-garden-abundance.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/12/02/preserving-garden-produce.html It is only sensible to preserve the abundance of your garden produce by freezing, drying, or canning. 1/19/2010 11:47:22 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/12/02/preserving-garden-produce.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/12/01/every-ranch-should-have-a-dog.html Every ranch should have a dog, my experience with what they can do to help the rancher. 1/19/2010 11:47:23 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/12/01/every-ranch-should-have-a-dog.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/12/01/dog-chews-and-toys.html How dog will find chew and toys on their own, but if you want to control it buy appropriate ones. 1/19/2010 11:47:23 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/12/01/dog-chews-and-toys.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/12/01/thanksgiving-holidays-a-joy.html How I spent Thanksgiving Day with family. 1/19/2010 11:47:23 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/12/01/thanksgiving-holidays-a-joy.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/12/01/rural-desert-requires-much-do-it-yourself.html Living in the rural desert requires the homesteader to be a do-it-yourselfer. 1/19/2010 11:47:23 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/12/01/rural-desert-requires-much-do-it-yourself.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/10/18/desert-autumn-days.html How we enjoy the beautiful rare autumn days in the desert. 1/19/2010 11:47:23 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/10/18/desert-autumn-days.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/10/18/does-powerful-cars-mean-powerful-americans.html Controversy over the fact if powerful cars mean powerful Americans 1/19/2010 11:47:23 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/10/18/does-powerful-cars-mean-powerful-americans.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/10/14/the-day-after-the-first-desert-rain.html How the winds after the storm blows the leaves. 1/19/2010 11:47:24 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/10/14/the-day-after-the-first-desert-rain.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/10/14/should-gifted-students-skip-grades.html the issue of gifted children skipping grades. 1/19/2010 11:47:23 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/10/14/should-gifted-students-skip-grades.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/10/14/desert-rain-.html How we spend the day during our first fall desert rain 1/19/2010 11:47:23 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/10/14/desert-rain-.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/10/14/why-do-we-love-country-music.html Why we love country music 1/19/2010 11:47:23 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/10/14/why-do-we-love-country-music.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/10/14/opening-day-of-chukar-hunting.html Getting ready for chukar hunters on opening day of chukar hunting. 1/19/2010 11:47:23 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/10/14/opening-day-of-chukar-hunting.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/10/14/beginnings-of-a-legend.html How legends begin like the game of "gossip" 1/19/2010 11:47:23 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/10/14/beginnings-of-a-legend.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/10/08/keeping-a-sense-of-humor.html Learning to laugh at life situations 1/19/2010 11:47:24 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/10/08/keeping-a-sense-of-humor.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/10/08/add-humor-to-your-life.html The advantages of adding humor in your life. 1/19/2010 11:47:24 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/10/08/add-humor-to-your-life.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/29/wind-on-the-desert-homestead.html How the desert winds affect desert living 1/19/2010 11:47:24 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/29/wind-on-the-desert-homestead.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/29/xenas-age.html How our fictional heros and heroines never seem to age. 1/19/2010 11:47:24 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/29/xenas-age.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/27/gardening-season-coming-to-a-close.html Putting a garden to bed after harvest 1/19/2010 11:47:24 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/27/gardening-season-coming-to-a-close.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/27/keno-at-the-casino.html How and where to find a place to play Keno 1/19/2010 11:47:24 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/27/keno-at-the-casino.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/27/changing-rural-desert-inhabitants.html How the rural desert is attracting a different class of people. 1/19/2010 11:47:24 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/27/changing-rural-desert-inhabitants.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/27/family-history-the-ultimate-gift.html The importance of knowing family history 1/19/2010 11:47:24 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/27/family-history-the-ultimate-gift.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/27/living-frugal-on-the-desert.html How living a frugal life on the desert can help set priorities as to the basic needs in life. 1/19/2010 11:47:24 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/27/living-frugal-on-the-desert.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/26/reading-with-your-children.html 1/19/2010 11:47:24 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/26/reading-with-your-children.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/19/chukars-on-the-homestead.html How Chukars took over the homestead. 1/19/2010 11:47:25 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/19/chukars-on-the-homestead.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/19/sport-gifts-for-your-man-.html How to choose a sports gift for your man. 1/19/2010 11:47:24 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/19/sport-gifts-for-your-man-.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/18/skin-and-eye-care-on-the-homestead-.html Tips on caring for your skin and eyes in the harsh desert climate. 1/19/2010 11:47:25 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/18/skin-and-eye-care-on-the-homestead-.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/18/protecting-your-eyes-in-the-desert.html Taking care of your eyes in the deserts harsh environment. 1/19/2010 11:47:25 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/18/protecting-your-eyes-in-the-desert.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/18/homestead-water-hauling.html Ways to haul water when beginning to build a homestead. 1/19/2010 11:47:25 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/18/homestead-water-hauling.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/18/dealing-with-the-loss-of-a-spouse.html Dealing with the loss of a spouse or loved one. 1/19/2010 11:47:25 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/18/dealing-with-the-loss-of-a-spouse.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/17/preparing-for-water-at-the-homesteading-.html The importance of planning your water supply and storage when homesteading in the rural desert 1/19/2010 11:47:25 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/17/preparing-for-water-at-the-homesteading-.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/17/setting-up-precision-machines.html Importance of correct set up of precision machines 1/19/2010 11:47:25 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/09/17/setting-up-precision-machines.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/08/29/homesteading-in-the-desert.html The cheapest way to start a desert homestead. 1/19/2010 11:47:25 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/08/29/homesteading-in-the-desert.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/08/07/musings-of-a-high-desert-dweller.html Musings of the high desert weather 1/19/2010 11:47:25 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/08/07/musings-of-a-high-desert-dweller.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/08/07/creating-our-own-reality.html How we create our own reality 1/19/2010 11:47:25 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/08/07/creating-our-own-reality.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/08/06/hot-in-the-high-desert-.html How my goats beat the heat on hot summer days. 1/19/2010 11:47:25 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/08/06/hot-in-the-high-desert-.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/08/06/wild-game-.html There is wildlife everywhere, but especially prevalent in Oregon. 1/19/2010 11:47:25 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/08/06/wild-game-.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/30/lavender-a-great-cool-drink.html How to make a great Lavender Lemonade drink. 1/19/2010 11:47:26 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/30/lavender-a-great-cool-drink.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/30/protecting-your-garden-from-bad-weather.html Ways to protect your garden and plants from bad weather. 1/19/2010 11:47:26 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/30/protecting-your-garden-from-bad-weather.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/29/lavender-an-herbal-remedy.html Using lavender as an herbal remedy for around the home. 1/19/2010 11:47:26 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/29/lavender-an-herbal-remedy.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/29/photographing-your-garden.html Why you should photograph your garden. 1/19/2010 11:47:26 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/29/photographing-your-garden.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/28/gardening-in-extreme-conditions.html How I started gardening in the extreme conditions of the high desert. 1/19/2010 11:47:26 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/28/gardening-in-extreme-conditions.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/28/take-care-of-your-hands-when-gardening.html The care of your hands when gardening 1/19/2010 11:47:26 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/28/take-care-of-your-hands-when-gardening.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/26/the-eight-top-pest-control-plants-.html How to use the eight different plants to control pests in your garden. 1/19/2010 11:47:27 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/26/the-eight-top-pest-control-plants-.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/26/grilling-vegetables-from-your-garden.html Using vegetables from your garden to grill and barbecue. 1/19/2010 11:47:27 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/26/grilling-vegetables-from-your-garden.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/26/the-rewards-of-companion-planting-.html The benefits of planting companion plants for pest control in your garden. 1/19/2010 11:47:26 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/26/the-rewards-of-companion-planting-.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/26/pie-filling-from-the-garden-.html Hints on making pies from your garden fruit. 1/19/2010 11:47:26 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/26/pie-filling-from-the-garden-.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/26/the-ants-killed-my-sweet-basil-.html How I got the ants to leave my squash alone only to find them destroying my sweet basil. 1/19/2010 11:47:26 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/26/the-ants-killed-my-sweet-basil-.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/26/getting-your-kids-to-eat-right.html Get your kids to eat right by having them plant their own small garden. 1/19/2010 11:47:26 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/26/getting-your-kids-to-eat-right.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/22/flies-do-not-like-basil.html How to deter flies the natural way with sweet basil. 1/19/2010 11:47:27 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/22/flies-do-not-like-basil.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/22/my-memories-of-dahlias-.html Memories of a dahlia garden. 1/19/2010 11:47:27 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/22/my-memories-of-dahlias-.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/22/flowers-and-herbs-deter-insects-.html How certain flowers and herbs can deter the damaging pests in your garden. 1/19/2010 11:47:27 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/22/flowers-and-herbs-deter-insects-.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/22/gifts-from-the-garden.html How you can make gifts from the garden a treasured memory. 1/19/2010 11:47:27 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/22/gifts-from-the-garden.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/22/the-ants-are-attacking-my-squash.html How companion planting with onions and squash can deter ants. 1/19/2010 11:47:27 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/22/the-ants-are-attacking-my-squash.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/22/organic-heirloom-vegetables-.html The comparison of organic Heirloom Vegetable seeds compared to hybrids. 1/19/2010 11:47:27 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/22/organic-heirloom-vegetables-.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/18/what-are-planting-zones.html The difference in the weather region map and the hardiness zone map. 1/19/2010 11:47:27 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/18/what-are-planting-zones.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/18/save-money-shop-on-internet.html How to save money by shopping on the internet. 1/19/2010 11:47:27 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/18/save-money-shop-on-internet.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/17/growing-crops-in-season-.html Working with the heat factor to have a successful garden. 1/19/2010 11:47:28 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/17/growing-crops-in-season-.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/17/mystery-writers-why-we-like-them.html Why we like mystery writers 1/19/2010 11:47:27 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/17/mystery-writers-why-we-like-them.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/16/use-garden-screens-to-cool-your-home-.html using garden screens to help cool your home in hot weather 1/19/2010 11:47:28 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/16/use-garden-screens-to-cool-your-home-.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/16/using-garden-screens-for-shade-and-privacy.html Types of garden screens and how to use 1/19/2010 11:47:28 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/16/using-garden-screens-for-shade-and-privacy.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/15/benefits-of-companion-planting.html The benefits of using different plant species as companions to one another for pest control and soil enrichment 1/19/2010 11:47:28 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/15/benefits-of-companion-planting.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/15/comfortable-gardening-shoes.html The importance of wearing comfortable well fitting shoes in the garden. 1/19/2010 11:47:28 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/15/comfortable-gardening-shoes.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/15/fly-control-the-natural-wa.html How to use natural resources to control fly population 1/19/2010 11:47:28 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/15/fly-control-the-natural-wa.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/15/organic-cooking-with-amish-recipes.html The Amish have been the most devoted organic gardeners and preparing organic foods. 1/19/2010 11:47:28 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/15/organic-cooking-with-amish-recipes.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/14/burros-llama-and-the-willow-tree.html Animals help with the pruning of the trees. 1/19/2010 11:47:28 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/14/burros-llama-and-the-willow-tree.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/14/gardening-the-organic-way.html If you grow it yourself, you will know it is fresh and organic 1/19/2010 11:47:28 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/14/gardening-the-organic-way.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/13/my-first-desert-garden.html My first high desert garden experience. 1/19/2010 11:47:28 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/13/my-first-desert-garden.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/13/grow-your-own-organic-food.html Grow your own organic foods free from chemicals and pesticides 1/19/2010 11:47:28 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/13/grow-your-own-organic-food.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/10/water-the-life-blood-of-the-garden.html Water is the life blood of the garden 1/19/2010 11:47:29 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/10/water-the-life-blood-of-the-garden.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/10/new-gardeners-should-start-small.html Adding value to your home with a garden 1/19/2010 11:47:28 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/10/new-gardeners-should-start-small.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/10/fertilizing-rhythms.html perennials have a preferred fertilizing rhythm 1/19/2010 11:47:28 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/10/fertilizing-rhythms.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/09/using-vegetable-from-your-garden-.html Using fresh produce from your garden 1/19/2010 11:47:29 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/09/using-vegetable-from-your-garden-.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/09/succession-or-staggered-planting.html Stagger your planting to have vegetables all season 1/19/2010 11:47:29 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/09/succession-or-staggered-planting.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/09/garden-to-keep-fit.html Use gardening to keep physically fit 1/19/2010 11:47:29 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/09/garden-to-keep-fit.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/08/my-herb-garden-.html How I started my herb garden 1/19/2010 11:47:29 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/08/my-herb-garden-.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/08/herb-garden-remedies.html Natural remedies from your Herb Garden 1/19/2010 11:47:29 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/08/herb-garden-remedies.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/05/watering-and-mulching-your-garden.html Value of mulching a garden to save water 1/19/2010 11:47:29 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/05/watering-and-mulching-your-garden.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/05/let-your-garden-make-you-money.html Financial opportunities to fill the financial gap 1/19/2010 11:47:29 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/05/let-your-garden-make-you-money.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/05/keeping-records-of-your-garden.html Keeping records of your garden to know when to plant, add amendments, etc. 1/19/2010 11:47:29 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/05/keeping-records-of-your-garden.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/05/taking-pictures-of-your-garden-.html suitable camera for landscape photography 1/19/2010 11:47:29 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/05/taking-pictures-of-your-garden-.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/01/feed-your-garden-without-burning-it.html fertilizing your garden with out burning it 1/19/2010 11:47:29 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/01/feed-your-garden-without-burning-it.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/01/gifts-from-the-heart.html gifts do not need to cost anything 1/19/2010 11:47:29 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/07/01/gifts-from-the-heart.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/06/30/check-the-soil-ph-and-build-from-there.html Check your soil pH and use fertilizers and ammendments to change the pH to right pH 1/19/2010 11:47:29 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/06/30/check-the-soil-ph-and-build-from-there.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/06/30/weighing-small-livestock-.html Importance of weighing small animals 1/19/2010 11:47:29 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/06/30/weighing-small-livestock-.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/06/27/words-from-the-mountain-gardner.html Tilling and ammending the soil in raised beds 1/19/2010 11:47:30 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/06/27/words-from-the-mountain-gardner.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/06/27/live-below-your-means.html living beneath your means 1/19/2010 11:47:30 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/06/27/live-below-your-means.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/06/26/mountain-and-desert-gardens-are-similar.html similarities of mountain gardens and high desert gardens volunteer plants shows me what I can plant earlier 1/19/2010 11:47:30 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/06/26/mountain-and-desert-gardens-are-similar.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/06/26/fun-in-the-corn-maze.html 1/19/2010 11:47:30 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/06/26/fun-in-the-corn-maze.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/06/17/my-garden-my-communication-with-nature.html 1/19/2010 11:47:30 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/06/17/my-garden-my-communication-with-nature.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/06/17/gardening-for-the-soul.html 1/19/2010 11:47:30 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/06/17/gardening-for-the-soul.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/06/12/cool-moist-june-for-the-high-desert.html 1/19/2010 11:47:30 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/06/12/cool-moist-june-for-the-high-desert.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/06/06/its-time-to-garden.html Giving in to the call of the garden soil 1/19/2010 11:47:30 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/06/06/its-time-to-garden.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/05/04/gardening-time-in-the-high-desert.html Late April to early May is ...garden planning time. 1/19/2010 11:47:30 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/05/04/gardening-time-in-the-high-desert.html http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/03/27/desert-electric-power-sources.html Options for creating electric power 1/19/2010 11:47:30 AM http://www.thedesertranch.com/2009/03/27/desert-electric-power-sources.html