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 • VOLUME 141, ISSUE 4

TAKE A DIP

THE BEST OF TIMES • Take a trip down memory lane with time-honored tales from our readers.

READER TIPS FROM RURAL AMERICA

DIGGIN’ SWALES • Bust out your earth-moving tools to add swales to your property, which will boost the quality of your land.

PHOTOS TAKEN BY THE GRIT COMMUNITY • Highlighting Homemade

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SWEET AND SAVORY SUMMER CLASSICS • From homemade ice cream to grilled hot dogs, enjoy some of the quintessential foods of summer.

PROTECTING What You Have • A combination of feasible home and property security measures will help deter trespassers with ill intentions.

Cation Exchange Capacity IN THE GARDEN • Learn how you can improve your soil’s cation exchange capacity to grow healthier, more nutrient-dense crops.

COOKING WITH FIRE • Warm up to these longtime cooking techniques and serve up flavorful meats, stews, breads, and more.

MANAGE HEALTHY Grassland • Keep the grass greener on your side of the fence with these techniques for promoting productive pasture.

OUTSTANDING OKRA A Succulent Summer Staple • Add this hardy and bountiful crop to your garden for stunning blooms and delicious produce.

BUILD YOUR OWN SURVIVAL KIT • A short list of emergency gear can help keep you prepared for those times when danger threatens outdoors.

Chasing CHICKEN OF THE WOODS • A great-tasting wild mushroom awaits you in the woodlands. This “chicken” needs no defeathering or deboning — just pluck it from a dead tree.

RESPONDING TO ON-FARM ACCIDENTS • Knowing how and when to administer aid could help save lives.

GRIT • RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS for wisher living

Bulls on the Farmstead • Any large animal can be intimidating, but bulls are a breed apart. Don’t let their frightening reputation stop you from taking on one of these beneficial beasts.

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