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Knit a Folk Art Basket

Photo by Danielle Atkins; Project sample knitted by Megan SeniniExcerpted from Knitted Baskets: 42 Hip, Happy, and Handmade Projects to Keep Your World Organized (Spring House Press).Stranded knitting has a rich tradition in Scandinavia and the British Isles. Hats, mittens, socks, vests, and sweaters sport bands of decorative and whimsical designs. This basket captures a little ...

Nola Heidbreder and Linda Pietz | Feb 16, 2021

Health

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Taking Things At the Right Pace

 Have you ever had one of those weeks where one day is fantastic, the next day you just want to punch a wall, and by the end of the week, all of your projects are in chaos, and you’re not even sure which direction is north? That happens to me a lot more than I think it should, but it usually boils down to me trying to do too much in a given time period, aka ...

Keba M Hitzeman | Nov 2, 2020

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Heart Of The Home

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4 Mindsets Homesteaders Must Have to Succeed

I suppose with a title like that you may be expecting an exhaustive list of must-have supplies and resources for your homestead. However, with every homestead and family completely unique, that would be impossible and impractical. Instead, I would like to give you the mindset of tools you will need on absolutely every homestead. Willingness to Learn Oh my goodness, you cannot skip ...

Staff | May 27, 2021

History

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Preserving Giant Trees

 Photo by Adobe Stock/StephenDid you know that trees have their own beauty pageant? Well, they do. In 1940, American Forests (called American Forestry Association at the time) spearheaded the National Register of Champion Trees to locate the largest living trees throughout the United States. The goal was to raise awareness of the importance of preserving mature trees, not ...

Kristi Cook | Dec 8, 2020

Humor

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10 Things You Learn on a Farm

I grew up in a rural farming community. From my parents’ kitchen window, I could see the farmhouse my father was born and raised in. Living in the country was nice, but I never dreamed I’d actually live on a farm when I grew up. It’s not that I thought I was too good for farm life; I simply had dreams of a career in the city. That all changed when I met a farmer’s ...

Staff | Jul 14, 2020

Mail Call

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Timeless Chicken Advice

We write to you the good old-fashioned way, firmly believing that the world of electricity and electronics is having its last heyday. We really appreciate the encouragement we feel from Grit to keep up the good work of small farming! We hope you find some benefit from our tips and the historical (and true!) advice below. Our favorite pet hen, Henny Penny, is a black bantam ...

Staff | Apr 23, 2021

Nostalgic Stories

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A Secretly Decorated Forest Evergreen Becomes a Farm Family Tradition

While winter and the holiday season holds many allures for each of us, my favorite seasonal rituals center around trees. When I was a wee girl, we lived on a 50-acre farm in central Missouri. Much of the property was woodland comprised of oak and hickory interspersed with cedar. From a very young age, my brother, 6 years my elder, and I owned the task of providing our family ...

Sarah Joplin | Dec 29, 2020

People

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4 Mindsets Homesteaders Must Have to Succeed

I suppose with a title like that you may be expecting an exhaustive list of must-have supplies and resources for your homestead. However, with every homestead and family completely unique, that would be impossible and impractical. Instead, I would like to give you the mindset of tools you will need on absolutely every homestead. Willingness to Learn Oh my goodness, you cannot skip ...

Staff | May 27, 2021

Reader Letters

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Timeless Chicken Advice

We write to you the good old-fashioned way, firmly believing that the world of electricity and electronics is having its last heyday. We really appreciate the encouragement we feel from Grit to keep up the good work of small farming! We hope you find some benefit from our tips and the historical (and true!) advice below. Our favorite pet hen, Henny Penny, is a black bantam ...

Staff | Apr 23, 2021

Travel

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Travel by Water With Kayaks or Canoes

 Photo by Dana BennerPeople often ask me what I consider my most important tool. I’ve learned that the most important tool is the one you need at that moment. One item that could be useful to many people is a canoe or kayak. When a disaster hits, your life may depend on your ability to move quickly and silently. A canoe or kayak will allow you to do this. Since ...

Dana Benner | Dec 8, 2020

Weather

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Weather Info for All Seasons

  Photo by Adobe Stock/MDesigner125 Over the past five years, I’ve written many articles for Grit about weather, from life-threatening storms to weather folklore. This time, I want to tell you where to get weather information and how to use it. All the sources I’ve cited are from the United States and Canadian governments’ official ...

Ed Brotak | Feb 15, 2021

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