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Musky Fishing with Dad

May 15, 2026 · Countryside Contributor · Homesteading

Learn about musky fish, the largest fish in the pike family, which takes its prey by surprise with its doglike musky teeth and pick up some fishing tips to catch this monster, including where and when to find it.

Necessity is the Mother of Invention

May 14, 2026 · Countryside Contributor · Homesteading

Follow Dana’s no, or low-cost, environmentally friendly fixes for what you have, with what you have or can easily obtain and find inspiration for upcycling old items.

Farm Equipment Maintenance Checklist

May 14, 2026 · Countryside Contributor · Homesteading, Tractors & Farm Equipment

Follow this farm equipment maintenance checklist for small engines, tillers, lawnmowers, wood splitters, and chainsaws for some of the most common things you’ll need to do to keep your equipment in tip-top shape.

Is Milling Your Own Lumber Worth it?

May 12, 2026 · Countryside Contributor · Homesteading, Tractors & Farm Equipment

Is milling your own lumber worth it? Consider milling your own wood if you live on a farm with wooded acres and many building project needs.

Orphan Calf Care

May 12, 2026 · Countryside Contributor · Cattle

Strange, unexpected things can happen to a mama cow. Learn orphan calf care from bottle and tube feeding to raising a calf with a buddy to reduce stress while keeping the immune system strong.

Learning How to Knit a Beanie

May 11, 2026 · Countryside Contributor · Homesteading, Sheep

Get ready for wool week by learning to knit a beanie with color-strands to wear while attending the conference.

Create a Nature Trail on Your Property

April 30, 2026 · Countryside Contributor · Growing

To create a nature trail, you don’t need a lot of acreage, just a desire to go a bit outside the norms of suburbia’s perfect lawn and tree fascination.

American Horses: Three of Many

April 28, 2026 · Countryside Contributor · Horses-Donkeys

A guide to three breeds of American horses. Get details on the American Cream, Morgan, and Newfoundland Pony.

The Best Flowers for a Cutting Garden

March 16, 2026 · Countryside Contributor · Growing

In this article, you’ll learn which are my best flowers for a cutting garden in Zone 6b. By doing some research, you too will find your favorites.

Are Foxes Friendly?

March 12, 2026 · Countryside Contributor · Homesteading, Self-Reliance

Are foxes friendly to humans and chickens? Learn more by reading about a family of foxes discovered on a homestead.

Understanding Animal Body Language

January 27, 2026 · Countryside Contributor · Cattle, Homesteading, Horses-Donkeys, Sheep

Develop a better understanding of animal body language, focusing on how livestock animals express their personalities and emotions through specific movements.