Wild Ozark™

~ Nature Artist using Ozark pigments in Kingston, Arkansas ~

Category: Nature Farming

All for a Rock

The lengths I’ll go to for a rock. Almost got wet in the creek trying to get this rock, but it looks like it’ll be worth the effort when it’s time to make some paint!

Sometimes I get into a … Read the rest “All for a Rock”

23 March 2026
Ozark Pigment for the Color of Dirt

The color of dirt in the Ozarks varies here around Wild Ozark. But the most predominate is a shade of yellow-brown. In some areas there is a darker brown, probably where there is more humus and organic matter. Some of … Read the rest “Ozark Pigment for the Color of Dirt”

4 June 2025
What is Nature Farming? What does a Nature Farmer Grow?

I originally wrote this post back in 2018, but I need to update it to show how Nature Farming applies to what I’m doing nowadays, too.

What I mean by ‘Nature Farming’ is not the same as ‘natural farming’, ‘organic … Read the rest “What is Nature Farming? What does a Nature Farmer Grow?”

15 December 2023
Potted Ginseng Seedlings in Arkansas

So I have some help this year with the ginseng nursery from a pair of young organic, permaculture enthusiasts who are ready to learn about being good ginseng stewards. That means I will after all have some potted ginseng seedlings … Read the rest “Potted Ginseng Seedlings in Arkansas”

29 April 2019
A Call for Rocks and a New Page

Saturday I went down to Felkins creek which is near the end of our driveway. It’s not that I needed more rocks. I just wanted to see what the recent rains might have turned up. So I should probably have … Read the rest “A Call for Rocks and a New Page”

20 August 2018
Oh no! The Virginia Snakeroot babies are all gone!

I went out to check on the Virginia snakeroot nursery the other day and was mortified to find nothing. Not. One. Plant.

Virginia Snakeroot … What’s That?

Now, you might be wondering just what’s so important about a plant that … Read the rest “Oh no! The Virginia Snakeroot babies are all gone!”

17 June 2018
Fairy Garden Accessories from Wild Ozark

Introducing my new line of Fairy Garden Accessories – all handmade and one-of-a-kind artwork to complement your fairy garden terrariums!

Market Mainstays

Fairy Gardens have been a mainstay for the Wild Ozark market booth this season. Now I’m starting to … Read the rest “Fairy Garden Accessories from Wild Ozark”

8 June 2018
A Week at Wild Ozark … No, I’m Not Lost

I’m just mired neck deep in a To-Do list of my own making, trying to get organized and into some sort of a groove now that market season has begun. Since I haven’t written in a while, I figured I’d … Read the rest “A Week at Wild Ozark … No, I’m Not Lost”

1 June 2018