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.

Grit Magazine

TO THE COMMUNITY

DRY-PACK FOODS FOR LONG-TERM STORAGE • Save space in your freezer by properly packaging dry goods so you can keep them on a shelf instead.

READER TIPS FROM RURAL AMERICA

Catching Up • With Our Social Circle

SWEET MEMORIES

JAM-PACKED GOODIES • If you love putting up jams and jellies but want another way of eating them than on common toast, these sweet treats will be a feast for your taste buds and your eyes.

Habitat Improvement Projects for Your Woodlot • Manage your woodlot with these DIY silviculture practices, and watch your local habitat flourish.

BRING IN STRAWBERRY SEASON • Learn all about growing and propagating this “berry” tiny yet bountiful fruit.

Support Neighborhood Pollinators ON YOUR PROPERTY • Sustainable food production begins with healthy local ecosystems.

Dog-Days Danger • Be prepared for summer’s hot, dry weather and the hazards it often brings.

The Curious Creeping Cucumber • This small but mighty cucurbit offers gardeners a unique food that requires minimal care to grow year after year.

DIY SYSTEM FOR Saving Rainwater • Harvest rainwater in a low-maintenance collection setup to water your garden and fill your stock tanks with this free, life-giving resource.

WRANGLING A RELIABLE RANCH HORSE • Learn what to look for when selecting your next workhorse so you end up with an excellent equine each time.

GRIT RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS

5 Common Goat-Keeping Mistakes • Novice herd owners can stumble when raising their first bucks, does, and kids. Here’s some advice on how to maintain firm footing with your caprine companions.

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