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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READER TIPS FROM RURAL AMERICA

MANAGE MASTITIS NATURALLY • Provide relief and treatment to your livestock using a few of nature’s most effective remedies.

Catching Up • With Our Social Circle

FINDING WAYS TO BUILD COMMUNITY

DIY Farm Bench • Build a sturdy seat that’ll let you take a load off while you take off your boots.

HOW TO PREVENT 5 COMMON TOMATO DISEASES • Train your eye to identify which blights may be infecting your tomato plants, and act swiftly to save your harvest.

GROW BACKYARD PECAN TREES for Nourishment and Nostalgia • A pecan tree can become an important plant on your property. Here are some tips on how to thoughtfully plant and care for it so it stays around for years to come.

Choosing Chickens and Other Poultry • Deciding between heritage or crossbred birds for your property can be difficult. We’ll help you pick one—or maybe both!

THE PERFECT Pocket Fire Starter Kit • Keep these lightweight, versatile items in your pack so you can spark a flame in any situation.

Protect Your Plants with a Raised Bed and Row Cover • Provide a safe haven for your vegetables when wildlife and insects want to take a bite out of your crops.

Control the Pests inYour Garden

OLD-FASHIONED FAVORITES: THE TIMELESS TASTE OF RETRO RECIPES • Enjoy classic dishes from the Capper’s Reader Service cookbook 50 Favorite Recipes.

Foraging Favorites • A seasoned forager explores the connections between foraging traditions in two distinct places.

IT’S A TRAP (CROP) • Lure insect pests away from your hard-earned harvest by planting a system of “traps” throughout your growing spaces.

HOME TURF • Pete Larson moved his family back to the farm, where they’ve built a successful country life together.

GRIT RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS

Grow Spineless Cacti for Food and Fodder • Smooth prickly pear cacti can provide a valuable food source for both the table and the trough, and cultivating them is anything but a thorn in the side.

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