Issue #104 March/April, 2007

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DEPARTMENTS

6  Publisher’s Note 7  Editorial:       America, land of the free...ha, ha, ha! 20  Ayoob on Firearms:       Traveling iron 72  Claire goes to the movies 74  Ask Jackie:       Removing skins from tomatoes, using manure as fertilizer, wheat not germinating, making butter, recipe for V8 juice, etc. 27  Irreverent joke page 78  Letters 88   Advertiser Index 90  Classified ads (pdf) 90  Classified advertising form 93-95   BHM anthologies, CD-ROMs, & books 89  The last word:       Finally, a choice in 2008 96-97  Order form/Subscription Info For a subscription Call Toll Free 1-800--835-2418

ABOUT THE COVER     This issue’s cover shows an idyllic setting of a country scene. Beautiful house, nice lake with lots of fish, and fresh veggies from the garden. Who could ask for more? And hey, kids...see if you can find all the little critters that Don Childers, our talented artist, placed here and there. There are birds, an otter, chickens, a deer, a squirrel, a turtle, and a dog. See if you can find them.

FEATURES

Building and tools 47  Build an old-fashioned hotbed and start your seeds in style   By Roy Martin 50  Adventures with a portable sawmill   By Pat Barden Garden/Farm 8  Fruit trees   By Alice Yeager 36  Beans grow all over   By Alice B. Yeager       Alice tells us how to grow and prepare all kinds of beans. 42  Bush snap beans - Little plants, big yields   By Raymond Nones 56  Leafy green vegetables - The underrated heroes of the garden   By Jackie Clay 64  Where our garden crops come from   By John Silveria       Ever wonder about the origin of common vegetables? John does a well-researched history on several of your favorite garden treats. Self-reliance 15  10 day survival pack for your vehicle for just $25   By Jeff Yago       Be prepared for emergencies with this low-cost survival pack that includes items easily found at the corner grocery store. 25  Wilderness dentistry   By Len McDougall Country Living 28  Help your home survive in the path of a wildfire   By Brent Stainer       A bit of pre-planning can make the difference between saving or losing your home in the event of a devastating wildfire. 32  Understanding fire zones   By Chuck Lamb Recipes 45  Salmon hot pot party   By Linda Gabris       If you have a ’60s era fondue pot in your cupboard, get it out, dust it off, and put it to good use once again.