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
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.
