Tricia Blunt Archives - Backwoods Home Magazine

Animals

Finding the best dog for the country life

By Anita Evangelista Issue #63 • May/June, 2000 When you're looking for a dog to fit into your country life, there are few other topics as...

Kinder goats — A small breed for milk and meat

By Kathleen Sanderson Issue #95 • September/October, 2005 I have had dairy goats for most of the last 20 years or so and have raised almost...

Bottle-raise a calf

Once a day milking

Is that a good pig?

A contrary guide to feeding animals

Self-Reliance

Protein — The Cornerstone of a Survival Diet

The cholesterol in your stovepipe can be fatal

Getting out of Dodge — 10 Things I am doing to prepare for the move to the country

Homestead security for women

Farm and Garden

Jackie’s Garden Primer

By Jackie Clay Issue #117 • May/June, 2009 The birds are singing. The sunshine makes the day feel soft and warm. The soil is mellow and damp. It makes us feel like being outdoors and doing...

Build a Top-Bar Bee Hive

By Jereme Zimmerman Issue #175 • January/February/March, 2019 My journey to becoming a beekeeper has been a long one, and I’m still not quite there yet. For the past five years or so, I have read...