http://countrylandowner.com Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 05 May 2008 14:16:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I have an old tractor I use for keeping the pasture land under control. I'm not saying here what make and model of vintage tractor I have. Instead, can you work it out? ... http://countrylandowner.com/?p=17 Like me, you may enjoy growing plants at home. For some people, plants are functional as is the case with vegetables. Generally, you keep them outside. For other people, they are more decorative and can be grown either in or outside the home. One of the great ... http://countrylandowner.com/?p=16 Land ownership has so much to offer in terms of lifestyle benefits, that it is easy to focus on that side of things, rather than the financial returns. However, land is a very interesting asset class in its own right, with some highly attractive investment aspects. Let us take a look at ... http://countrylandowner.com/?p=15 I have been thinking that I should install a small windmill to generate some electricity. So I am starting to do some research... Energy Secrets Guide How you can instantly save money on fuel and energy. These wind turbine generators seem to be getting quite common. I see ... http://countrylandowner.com/?p=14 How About Your Own Private Motocross Track? If you like riding motorcycles and enjoy motorsport, how about owning your own, private off-road motocross track? I couldn't help noticing this interesting motorcross track, tucked away in a corner of a private field.... This dirt track covers perhaps two acres and has climbs, ... http://countrylandowner.com/?p=13 It's fairly easy to plant a small orchard and produce fresh-grown fruit each year. I've created two orchards on my land in the last few years and each one has given enjoyment and reward. As well as fresh fruit, an orchard can also improve your land by providing a natural screen between ... http://countrylandowner.com/?p=12 In another article, I wrote about the attractions of a small orchard and the things to consider when selecting suitable varieties of apple tree. Let's now look at how to actually plant the trees. I'll explain what I did when I started my orchards. Receiving the trees Assuming you buy from a commercial ... http://countrylandowner.com/?p=11 Got a few acres of grass paddock or pasture? Want to avoid getting out the grass-mowing equipment each week, to cut it? Here's what a neighbour of mine does... A neighbour has about three acres of grass paddock he doesn't have an immediate use for. I used to cut it for him with my ... http://countrylandowner.com/?p=10 Owning a piece of country or rural land opens up all sorts of possibilities. Here are seven major attractions to look for and consider. The specifics are going to vary from land holding to land holding, but this list may help you make up your mind, as to whether to ... http://countrylandowner.com/?p=9 Here's the piece of equipment you'll almost certainly want to own, if you have a few acres of land. (Image: Ford 4000 Tractor Built 1973) Some might say, it's just a "Big Boys' Toy", but if you have an area of grass to control, you're likely to find that a proper ... http://countrylandowner.com/?p=8