Wild Ozark™

~ Nature Artist using Ozark pigments in Kingston, Arkansas ~

Category: Rural Life

Here’s where you’ll find my posts that have to do with life in this Ozark mountain region, our rural life, and homesteading efforts.

contact me: madison@wildozark.com

Checking our Spring Water Tank and Autumn in the Ozarks

Unless there’s a problem and we have to go up the mountain sooner, we usually check on our spring water tank before winter sets in. Today we went out among the beautiful leaf colors. Autumn in the Ozarks isn’t always … Read the rest “Checking our Spring Water Tank and Autumn in the Ozarks”

6 November 2025
December in South Texas

We just returned from a trip to south Texas, not far from Corpus Christie where my husband was born and raised. My next travel post will be in March, about springtime in south Louisiana, where I was raised, if not … Read the rest “December in South Texas”

21 December 2024
Seeing the Milky Way & Scorpio Constellations

After dark last night, we sat on our balcony and waited for our eyes to adjust. Seeing the Milky Way is always special, even here where we can see it often. The night was perfect for viewing – the moon … Read the rest “Seeing the Milky Way & Scorpio Constellations”

31 July 2024
Seeking Nature and Biodiversity?

Everything about my life is influenced by the nature and biodiversity out here. When it comes to real estate, properties with soaked with both are my favorite ones to show. I’m probably the biggest tree-hugging nature lover in our office.… Read the rest “Seeking Nature and Biodiversity?”

23 May 2024
Sweet Little Grass Snake

Tuesday on my way home from post-license classes, there was a sweet little grass snake on the road. I moved him out of the way, in case someone coming through later might not see him. Or worse, might wish to … Read the rest “Sweet Little Grass Snake”

3 May 2024
Tasks that Need Doing & Thinking of Market Days

We’re always pretty busy around here, but during market season it’s busier still. There’s products to package, and things to do around the homestead. Well, the task list of things to do around the homestead never ends, but some things … Read the rest “Tasks that Need Doing & Thinking of Market Days”

13 March 2024
Madison county, Arkansas

Hi there! I’m Roxann Riedel. If you’ve been following my adventures lately, you’ll know I recently became licensed as a real estate agent with Montgomery Whiteley Realty. I’m currently seeking properties to list in Madison county, Arkansas.

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29 February 2024
Rural Life in the Ozarks | Winter

I love our rural life in the Ozarks, where everything urban is at least 45 minutes away, and there’s a long dirt road to get to pavement. The wildlife and scenery inspire me on a daily basis. But it has … Read the rest “Rural Life in the Ozarks | Winter”

25 February 2024
The Land Inspires

There was a time when I thought it was only this particular place I call Wild Ozark that held such importance in my life. While I do truly love this place I’m planted, over the years, through travel and difficult … Read the rest “The Land Inspires”

23 February 2024
Ephemeral Anticipation

Around this time of year, when the grass starts to green up here and there, it stirs me to watch for the short-lived, earliest spring flowers like bloodroot. It’s the annual ‘ephemeral anticipation’ time.

The vernal witch hazel is just … Read the rest “Ephemeral Anticipation”

21 February 2024
Montgomery Whiteley Realty | It’s Official 🙂

I’m officially on-board now with Montgomery Whiteley Realty. There’s still some admin to do so I have access to the special databases that sales agents get to use, but the contract is signed and my license is framed 🙂

Roxann
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7 February 2024
Running Errands, Preparing for Bad Weather

The approaching weekend and the week after has foreboding forecasts, so today I spent the day running errands. And preparing for bad weather. That usually means COLD weather out here. The only other thing we get during warmer months is … Read the rest “Running Errands, Preparing for Bad Weather”

10 January 2024
Cutting Firewood, an Endless Homestead Task

Today is Christmas day and the family festivities are over. I had taken some pictures the other day with the intention to write a blog post about firewood, an endless homestead task. But time got away from me and so … Read the rest “Cutting Firewood, an Endless Homestead Task”

25 December 2023
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
On the Cusp of a New Real Estate Adventure

So, I’m about to embark on a new adventure. Tomorrow I’m beginning classes to prepare for my real estate exam. You might have heard me mention this a few times over the last several months, but the day arrived faster … Read the rest “On the Cusp of a New Real Estate Adventure”

18 October 2023
The Bear Chewed Our Water Line Again

This morning when I turned on the faucet to clean the cast-iron skillet to get ready to fix breakfast, the water pressure seemed a little low. By the time I’d finished washing the dishes after breakfast, it was lower still. … Read the rest “The Bear Chewed Our Water Line Again”

15 October 2023
Stalking the Wild Lady Fern

Near the top of our driveway there’s a deep narrow gully where the creek runs in the bottom. There’s a flotsam island in the middle of that, with shade-loving plants and ferns growing on it. I’ve been eyeing that fern … Read the rest “Stalking the Wild Lady Fern”

8 October 2023
Picking Up Rocks, Digging up Mountain Mint, & Ordering Art Calendars

Today was a busy day of getting orders processed. The first one took me down to the creek to do a little bit of picking up rocks. That was a relaxing little while of walking around, looking at rocks, stooping … Read the rest “Picking Up Rocks, Digging up Mountain Mint, & Ordering Art Calendars”

2 October 2023
Hiking up the Mountain

This morning I went hiking up the mountain to check on our water tank. It’s been very dry here for the whole summer, and the recent rains haven’t added anything to the creeks. The creeks are almost completely dry. Every … Read the rest “Hiking up the Mountain”

10 September 2023
Making a Temporary Fix in the Morning, Painting in the Afternoon

I was mending fences with a temporary fix in the morning, painting in the afternoon, and keeping a close eye on Rob in between.

Temporary Fix, Twice and a Dead Battery

Thursday morning, when Rob took his morning walk, I … Read the rest “Making a Temporary Fix in the Morning, Painting in the Afternoon”

9 September 2023
Stonework is Also Artwork

Aside from using the rocks around here for making my paints, I love using stonework to make my garden terraces and stairways to wind through those terraces. Today I added another step to the stairway on the front end of … Read the rest “Stonework is Also Artwork”

29 August 2023
Walking the Morning Mile | Signs of Autumn

This morning after the rain stopped, we walked our morning mile. I noticed the red leaves of black gum (black tupelo) scattered here and there on the driveway. They’re a subtle cue that autumn is on the way. Yellow sweet … Read the rest “Walking the Morning Mile | Signs of Autumn”

14 August 2023
Long Dirt Road: Why it Takes me an Hour to Drive 12 Miles

This is a post from a few years ago that I love, so I’m reposting it. We live down a long dirt road. This little facet of our lives is the main thing that makes or breaks most newcomers to … Read the rest “Long Dirt Road: Why it Takes me an Hour to Drive 12 Miles”

2 August 2023
2018 Autumn at Wild Ozark

It’s been several years since we’ve had the splendid colors we’re having this year. Today I went out to take some pictures to share of the 2018 Autumn at Wild Ozark. Some of the photos are from our driveway, some … Read the rest “2018 Autumn at Wild Ozark”

27 October 2018