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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WIT & WISDOM • from The Old Farmer’s Almanac—always “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor.”
LESSONS LEARNED IN HARDSHIP • One family reflects on how their lifestyle has helped them prepare for uncertainty, and shares some lessons learned along the way.
Catching Up with Our Social Circle
DIY Projects
ANTI-CRITTER GARDEN SOLUTION
Cast-Iron Venison Receipes • Stack your plate with tender, flavorful venison prepared in timeless cookware.
WEATHERING Woodstove WOES • When the wind is wuthering outside, knowing how to fix common woodstove problems will keep you warm and comfortable.
Woodstove Maintenance
Basic SURVIVAL SHELTERS • Whether you’re hunting or hiking, you should always be prepared to spend the night outdoors with little more than the clothes on your back.
Explore Native Fruits • These obscure, small fruits and berries may be the next bestseller for your business, and a new favorite fruit for your customers.
Keen as Mustard Growing Mustard Plants for Greens and Seeds • Embrace mustard’s flavorful zing on your plate, and its abundant presence in your garden.
Sourdough CRACKERS • With consistent care, you can develop your own sourdough culture and use it to make homemade crackers.
Suet Blocks for Wild Birds • Provide nourishment to backyard birds with homemade blocks of rendered suet and seeds.
Tools for Taming the Woodlot • Make swift work of clearing and caring for overgrown land by tackling the task with the right equipment.
STRAIGHT TO THE POINT • Follow these basic suggestions to select the right arrow point for your hunting or target-shooting needs.
Makin’ WHOOPIE Pies • Whatever their flavor or color, these soft, scrumptious cakes are sure to bring a smile to anyone who eats them.
A Cheer for Chickadees • Curious and friendly, chickadees charm backyard birdwatchers and provide pest control to farms and gardens.
Black-Capped Chickadee Facts • From the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Homing Pigeons on the FARMSTEAD • Training these dove relatives can be a relaxing and entertaining hobby for the entire family.
A Presidential ‘Stomp’of Approval • Developed by George Washington, a Mammoth Jackstock’s primary role is to produce draft mules.
Make Artificial Insemination Work for You • This process can help you expand your herd in a safe, cost-effective way—and that’s no bull.
Maintaining a Liquid Nitrogen Tank
GRID RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS for Wices Living
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