GRIT January/February 2024

GRIT January/February 2024

GRIT January/February 2024 Table of Contents

Rewild Your Outdoor Spaces
Part 1 of a two-part series on how to foster biodiversity by reestablishing native plants on the land.

Nostalgic Recipes
Cook some close-to-the-heart meals, and maybe find a new favorite along the way.

Plan a Garden to Feed Your Family
If you want a plot that’ll stock your larder, figure on a few calculations before ordering seeds.

Shetland Sheep Make a Comeback
A hardy British breed known for fine wool charts a course for recovery.

Farmers Market for Beginners
Become a pro at your next farmers market with these practical tips and tricks.

Marvelous Aged Cheese at Home
Make delicious specialty cheeses in your own kitchen.

Make a Profit with Grass-Fed Beef
Learn how to maximize your profits and keep your money in the bank.

Haulin’ Class
Learn the nuances of pulling horse and livestock trailers for confident transport.

Eat Your Invasive Plants
Protect the environment by munching and crunching your way through a whole host of invasive edibles.

Raising Butterflies and Moths in Your Garden
Want more of these fluttering neighbors in your backyard? Provide a home for them based on their life cycles and food needs.

Heatless Habaneros
This chill chile pepper has all of the flavor and none of the discomfort.

Everything’s Ducky
If you’re an intermediate knitter who’s taken to the craft like a duck takes to water, here’s a more challenging but super fun project.

Can Chickens Hatch Ducks?
Who knew chickens were so good at raising baby ducks?

Incubating Quail Eggs
An unschooling project to teach homesteading skills.

GRIT November/December 2026 Image

GRIT November/December 2026

Our View Mail Call Situational Awareness Know your surroundings. Stalking Supper Filling your freezer with wild meat involves proficiency and practical gear. Autumn Gobblers The sum of wild turkey parts is greater than the whole. Avoiding a Louse-y Winter’s Day Cold weather can fuel lice outbreaks in livestock, but nontoxic treatments can safely keep infestations […]
GRIT September/October 2026 Image

GRIT September/October 2026

Our View Mail Call The Pit A Stinging Sensation Nettles have long been used as food and herbal remedies — but watch your hands! Battling the Buzz Simple steps you can take against New World screwworm. Passionate About Puffballs Forage, cook, and enjoy one of America’s most prolific wild mushrooms. Dealing with Animal Companion Loss […]
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GRIT July/August 2026

Our View Mail Call American Crocodilians Taking a bite out of the mystery. Wild Horses An American original that’s still here. Shepherding Supper Why raising sheep and eating lamb can change your life. Bat-titude Adjustment The surprising role of bats in our lives. Invisible Enemies The “it won’t happen to me” guide to rabies and […]
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GRIT May/June 2026

Our View Mail Callin’ Small Boats, Big Fun Make fishing memories with affordable kayaks, canoes, and jon boats. Don’t Wait for Rain Build your own gravity-fed drip-irrigation system for when rain is scarce. Wet and Well-Prepared Avoid calamity when kayaking or rafting by getting back to the water-safety basics. Diving into Dowsing A chance encounter […]