Grit

Grit Magazine has celebrated rural American lifestyles since 1882. Each bimonthly issue combines practical articles, product reviews, do-it-yourself building plans, beautiful photos, reader advice, humor and a healthy dose of fresh attitude to offer a complete guide to life beyond the city limits.

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BUTTON MEMORIES

FEEDING THE FAMILY • Take a trip down memory lane with time-honored tales from our readers.

LIVIN’ GRITTY • Livin’ Gritty is a new department with tips from the editors to help you live your best GRIT life.

REWILD YOUR OUTDOOR SPACES • Part 1 of a two-part series on how to foster biodiversity by reestablishing native plants.

PHOTOS TAKEN BY THE GRIT COMMUNITY • From the Kitchen

COLD COMFORTS • Brace yourself for frigid temperatures by understanding your risk and knowing how to stay warm.

Shetland Sheep Make a Comeback • A hardy British breed known for its fine wool charts a course for recovery in North America.

EAT YOUR INVASIVE PLANTS • Protect the environment by munching and crunching your way through a whole host of invasive edibles.

Wineberry Treats

Butterflies and Moths IN YOUR GARDEN • Want more of these fluttering neighbors in your backyard? Provide a home for them based on their life cycles and food needs.

Orange Sulphur Butterfly Colias eurytheme

American Lady Butterfly Vanessa virginiensis

FARMERS MARKET FOR BEGINNERS • Become a pro at your next farmers market with these practical tips and tricks.

Everything’s Ducky • If you’re an intermediate knitter who’s taken to the craft like a duck takes to water, here’s a more challenging but super-fun project.

MARVELOUS AGED CHEESE AT HOME • Make delicious specialty cheeses in your own kitchen.

HEATLESS HABANEROS • This chill chile pepper has all of the flavor and none of the discomfort.

COMFORT FOODS: NOSTALGIC RECIPES • Cook some close-to-the-heart meals, and maybe find a new favorite along the way.

GRIT RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS for Wiser Living

CAN CHICKENS HATCH DUCKS? • Who knew that chickens were so good at raising ducklings?

Make a Profit with GRASS-FED BEEF • Don’t go into debt to acquire land, buildings, and equipment! Instead, learn how to maximize your profits and keep your money in the bank.

HAULIN’ CLASS • Learn the nuances of pulling horse and livestock trailers for confident transport.

Plan a Garden to Feed Your Family • If you want a plot that’ll stock your larder for a year, figure on a few calculations before ordering seeds.

Incubating Quail Eggs • A school project to teach homesteading skills

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