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Animals

The homestead cat

Finding the best dog for the country life

Good-bye old friend

Raising quail — A home grown delicacy

Building

A Kid-Friendly Chicken Coop

By Melissa Souza  Issue #159 • May/June, 2016 My family is committed to becoming as self-sufficient...

For large quantity food dehydration try this homemade gem from the...

Building and stocking your pantry

Build a graceful footbridge

Build a 6500-gallon concrete water tank for $1500

Farm and Garden

How to Grow Garlic

By Melissa Souza Issue #167 • September/October, 2017 Garlic is easy and rewarding to grow. I use it throughout the year, as it is extremely easy...

Build a Keyhole Garden

The ‘Chocolate Tree’ Isn’t Just for Kids

Green or Yellow: Grow Your Best Bush Beans Ever

Love Those Green Beans

Americana and History

The time-travel ad

By John Silveira Issue #125 • September/October, 2010 It's become a minor Internet phenomenon. The ad reads: It's also been read by Jay Leno on his late...

Emancipation Proclamation by Historical Document

Habeeb Salloum — Poet, Traveler, Recipe Writer

The barnyard scramble

Feeling nostalgic? Now you’ll rave! Here’s the story of Burma Shave.

Food and recipes

Kentucky Country Ribs

Make grape juice the easy way

These chocolate treats make great gifts and delicious holiday desserts

Cracklin’s — An irresistible snack that you can’t stop sneakin’

Self-reliance

Storing dry foods

Homemade Toys! — Easy to make, fun to play with, and great for gifts!

10 country do’s and don’ts

Buy your country place from the government

Energy

Power your bug-out bag

Sunny Solutions for north slope applications

A small creek provides plenty of power for this off-grid home

Solar Power 101 — Solar arrays

Guns and Hunting

Cold weather shooting considerations

By Massad Ayoob Issue #126 • November/December, 2010 Winter will soon be upon us. Cold weather makes a lot of things more difficult. Running. Walking. Navigating...