GRIT July/August 2024

GRIT July/August 2024

GRIT July/August 2024 Table of Contents

Southwest Potluck Dinners
Gather ’round and enjoy some delicous meals for large gatherings.

Harmonious Honey Cocktails and Mocktails
Whether you’re savoring your honey harvest or looking to shake up your repertoire, sweeten the season with these “bee”-autiful drinks.

For the Love of Bacon
Add some sizzle to your homestead.

Sow Hoe: Beat the Garden Blues
Tailoring your garden to your area is an acquired skill. Here are five ways to rebound when plans go awry.

Grow Up!
No space? No problem, when using hydroponic vertical-farming techniques for maximum yield.

Filling in the Gaps
Match hardy plants to those tricky spots in your garden.

Prevent Flystrike in Goats
Protect your herd from pests and pestilence in summer.

Finding a Farm Sitter
Enjoy your vaction to the fullest, knowing your homestead or farm is well looked after.

Repurpose Food Shipping Containers
Give new life to buckets and totes on the farm or homestead.

Fly-Fishing 101
Explore a magical, meditative angling method.

Share-Milking a Cow
Provide fresh milk for both your newborn calf and your family.

Decoding the Crow
Here’s what your rooster is saying when he crows.

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 […]
GRIT July/August 2026 Image

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 […]