Grit

Grit Magazine has celebrated rural American lifestyles since 1882. Each bimonthly issue combines practical articles, product reviews, do-it-yourself building plans, beautiful photos, reader advice, humor and a healthy dose of fresh attitude to offer a complete guide to life beyond the city limits.

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Grit • VOLUME 142, ISSUE 3

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BUGS BUNNY AND THE FLY • Take a trip down memory lane with time-honored tales from our readers.

Growing Sweet, Seductive Mint • Consider growing mint in your garden this year. Just make sure to keep it controlled, or you may find it “seducing” its way across your garden.

Havens for Honeybees • Design a landscape for these bountiful buzzers.

PHOTOS TAKEN BY THE GRIT COMMUNITY • Shots Across the Seasons

Diversify Your FARM ECONOMY • Three farms build resilient revenue streams through expanded offerings.

A CHICKEN’S 5 Basic Needs • Take a holistic approach to physical and mental health.

HOW TO Rewild Your Yard • Trade in turfgrass for a terrain full of beneficial native plants.

SOURDOUGH FRY BREAD & NAVAJO TACOS • Whether sweet or savory, piled with lots of toppings or only a few, fry bread makes a delicious foundation for homemade meals.

Starting Off on the Right Foot • Every farm has a story to tell. Start your agritourism dreams off right with these tips from an expert.

Rookie Prepping Mistakes • Examine common misconceptions about “prepping” and avoid pitfalls.

Fresh Goat Milk Ice Cream • Celebrate summer with rich and creamy homemade treats.

WHAT’S UP WITH THIS WEATHER? • Data points to changes in our temperatures, weather, and environment. So, what does it mean?

Are You Truly Sustainable? • Determine what “sustainability” means to you.

Delicious Derby • The shorter aging period of Derby as well as its specialty flavor make it a great choice for the home cheesemaker.

THRIFTY GATE REPAIR • Keep your homestead in good condition by addressing these common gate malfunctions.

GRIT RECMMENDED PRODUCTS for Wiser Living

Marvelous MEISHAN PIGS • An ancient heritage breed makes a comeback in the United States.

Minutes for the Annual Meeting of Repairs for the Roosting Gate