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.

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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 […]
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GRIT March/April 2026

GRIT March/April 2026 Table of Contents The Factory Farm Alternative Big Ag ensnares your food dollars at every turn. Don’t get caught in its web. Phenomenal Pheasants Prepare to provide for pleasing poultry. Batter, Butter, and Blueberries Enjoy cozy mornings with simple recipes for pancakes, waffles, and syrups from GRIT readers. Foaling Around Provide basic […]
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GRIT January/February 2026

GRIT January/February 2026 Table of Contents 50-ish Tips To Save Money A little planning goes a long way. The Great American Family Farm Building — or rebuilding — the family legacy. Grandpa Knows Everything It’s the small things that matter most, especially with children. Comfort Foods Try these hearty soups for the soul. Yellowstone Country […]
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GRIT November/December 2025

GRIT November/December 2025 The Homestead Gift Guide Make it yourself this holiday season. Deer Tallow Skin Care Use every part of the animal for a treat your skin will love. Gumbo Savor this tasty Southern tradition. A Passion for Persimmons Make the most of this delicious native fruit. Rethinking Recycling How recycling has made us […]