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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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Catching Up • With Our Social Circle

Our Favorite Things • Share your visual perspective with the GRIT community. Post your photos at www.Facebook.com/GritMagazine, or tag us on Instagram (@Grit1882). We chose several of the images you see here from those platforms, and you can find more within the blogging community on our website. Share your best shots, and we just might select one of your photos for a future issue of the magazine.

BUILD A LONG-LASTING FIREWOOD RACK • This adjustable pipe rack will securely store your logs for years to come.

READER TIPS FROM RURAL AMERICA

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RUSTIC ‘RED FIFE’ WHEAT • Bake softer, more flavorful goods with this heritage grain that’s making a culinary comeback.

Tips for Baking with ‘Red Fife’

EASY, FAST Flatbread • Forget about lengthy kneading and proofing times! This traditional baking technique lets you turn out fresh bread just before mealtime.

GRIT RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS for wiser Living

Nature’s Own Conifer Tree Pitch Fire Starter • Conifer tree pitch is a natural combustible for starting fires. Learn which trees to harvest it from and how to handle it safely and effectively for a brilliant burn.

Design a Diversified Garden • With a little research and planning, you can grow a personalized plot of fruits, vegetables, and herbs to match your family’s needs and tastes.

When Hens Stop Laying • Suffering from empty nest syndrome? Try these measures to encourage your flock’s egg production.

SELECT A SMOKER That Suits Your Needs • Investing in a smoker that’s right for you will require time and effort, but it’ll deliver a flavorful payoff when chosen well.

PERSIMMONS: SWEET AS PIE • Perfect for preserving or eating fresh, this native fruit allows you to eat really local — from your own backyard.

Make-Ahead Meals in Jars • Keep these mixes on your shelf for quick and tasty dinners, or give them away as thoughtful gifts.

Start an AT-HOME ANTIQUES BUSINESS • Turn a passion for vintage wares into a profitable pursuit, be it a full-time gig or a weekend hobby.

Lucy Locket, Make a Pocket • Carry your clothespins in style with a practical and decorative pocket.

Well-Suited Welsh Cobs • Descended from the wild ponies of Wales, these do-it-all horses can work the farm and traverse the trails with equal ease.

BUSHCRAFT WHITTLING • Use these simple tools and techniques to whittle wood into a beautiful utensil.

TURKEYS By the Bay • Get acquainted with the iconic Narragansett breed, and meet one of its esteemed members, who’s found a home and friends on a famous estate.

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