GRIT January/February 2022 Table of Contents
Gazette: Explore America’s Barn Quilts
View the patterns of rural life through a countryside quilt trail.
Walk with the Wild Side
Guard your family, garden, and livestock against unwanted animal encounters while still respecting nature’s boundaries.
The Significance of Soil
Whether you’re growing vegetables, flowers, or an abundance of both, being extra-attentive to the soil underneath is essential for the health of your beds.
Lyrical Chickadees
A few simple steps will attract these native birds to your landscape, and soon you’ll be enjoying their dee-dee-delightful song all year round.
Natural Foot Care
Keep your feet happy with DIY defenses against odors and infections.
Build Your Own Sauna
These considerations will guide you in constructing a room where you can turn up the heat to blow off some steam.
Stay Safe in a Flood
Be prepared to weather high water with this expert advice on freshwater flooding.
Common Chicken Ailments and How to Treat Them
Here’s what you need to know to raise a healthy and productive laying flock.
Pack a Pocketknife
The reliable jackknife is always ready for any rural job.
Build a Better Herd
From selecting a bull to weaning calves, learn how to grow your cattle herd from the ground up.
Sow Hoe: Cultivating Buckwheat
Add buckwheat to your crop rotation to enhance your soil, feed your livestock, and reap a hefty honey harvest.
Comfort Foods: Home-Canned Meat
Unplug your freezer and fire up the pressure canner! These hearty recipes will guide you to well-stocked pantry shelves.
Brew Better Beer
Perplexed by homebrewing failures? Address these common mistakes for better quaffability.
