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.

SOW, SOW, SOW A ROW

Grit Magazine • VOLUME 139, ISSUE 2

WIT & WISDOM • from The Old Farmer’s Almanac — always “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor.”

PIG HOUSE TURNED PARTY BARN • An old swine shelter finds new life as a gathering spot for family and friends.

Catching Up with Our Social Circle

BACKYARD WILDLIFE

Looking For

QUICK-GROWING VEGETABLES • Consider sowing these crops that are ready to harvest in 60 days or less.

Baling Hay on small Properties • Make hay while the sun shines with these affordable equipment options for small-scale production

EGG-CELLENT EATS • Welcome spring with these tips, techniques, and recipes to make the most of your seasonal egg surplus.

Fresh-Egg Test

No-Dig FENCING • Try this fencing option that’s easy on your back and pretty as a picture.

TURN COMPOST INTO CHICKEN FOOD WITH Black Soldier Flies • Building a black soldier fly compost bin will enable you to sustainably eliminate kitchen waste while providing tasty treats for your backyard chicken flock.

FOREST Restoration • Improve the health of your forested land while reducing the risk of wildfire.

Equipment and Safety

FASHION A Paracord Firearm Sling • You won’t be caught unprepared with this dual-purpose sling made from detachable paracord.

Make Every Shot Count • Take aim at your hunting skills with these tips and tricks to bring down game quickly and accurately.

Cooking with Pork Skin • Explore several delicious ways to use pork skin’s texture and flavor with these beloved Asian dishes.

Knit a Folk Art Basket • Add some coziness to your décor with a homemade basket that showcases traditional knitting techniques and functionality.

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL SKILLS Foraging Edible Plants • Discover an abundance of edible wild plants that can be foraged in most regions of the United States.

WEATHER INFO FOR ALL SEASONS • Whether for temperatures or severe storms, use these resources to track whatever weather comes your way.

GRIT RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS for Wiser Living

Quincentennial Cattle • North America’s oldest cattle breeds celebrate 500 years of history, heritage, and hardiness.

Roodoodle