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.

CULTIVATING CONNECTION

Grit Magazine • VOLUME 139, ISSUE 3

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

ODE TO THE FROG AND TOAD • These advantageous amphibians thrive in healthy gardens, providing natural pest control all summer long.

Catching Up

TIMELESS CHICKEN ADVICE

Looking For

On the Trail of the Right Trailer • A good hauler will handle your heavy stuff with ease, on rough terrain as well as smooth.

NOTABLE NIGHTSHADES • Perhaps one of humanity’s most valuable plant families, nightshades include a host of ornamental and edible plants that you can use in your garden or kitchen.

GRILL Outside the Box • Sear up savory vegetable and bread dishes that go beyond traditional grill grub.

POTATO PARADISE • Take your potatoes from plain to flavorful with these comforting, crowd-pleasing recipes.

Growing Wheat in Our Garden • Small-scale wheat production can yield a delicious, bountiful harvest, and sprout a satisfaction from making your own homegrown bread.

HOMEGROWN GARDEN AMENDMENTS • Use these amendment strategies throughout your plants’ growth cycle to promote healthy development.

Using Fermented Plant Juice

WASTE NOT, WANT NOT: How to Cut Up a Whole Chicken • Slice prices and corporate reliance by learning how to process the entire bird.

Spatchcocking: A Truly Spineless Chicken

Seek Chanterelles IN SUMMERTIME • Morels aren’t the only treasure available to mushroom lovers! Expand your foraging to include chanterelles, and savor their flavor in these recipes.

GRIT RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS for Wiser Living

SHEAR YOUR OWN SHEEP • A professional shearer shares the ins and outs of at-home wool removal, setting you up for a safe, humane experience every time.

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