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Countryside Contributor

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Articles by Countryside Contributor

Landrace and Heritage Horses and Cattle

It’s time to step away from highly specialized livestock and machinery to manage them and re-look at heritage and landrace breeds.

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Leaf Function and Anatomy: A Conversation
March 1, 2023 · · Growing

Leaves perform three essential functions, and the most critical one is producing food for the plant.

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Breeding and Lambing in Soay
February 10, 2023 · · Sheep

For those new to sheep, the ease of Soay lambing can be great for a beginning shepherd and certainly makes it worth considering this unique breed.

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Top 5 Bladed Tools for the Homestead

Add to Favorites By Dana Benner  There is no shortage of tools needed to keep the homestead up and running. Recently, someone asked me what I thought were the top …

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Use A Phenology Journal for Homeschool Lessons

Wren explains how to create a phenology journal as an easy and exciting way to weave nature into everyday learning when homeschooling.

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Plant Foraging — Ramps: A Treat in Early Spring
February 7, 2023 · · Self-Reliance

Where to find wild ramps, their health benefits, how to start growing your own, and how to prepare this versatile plant.

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Bunny Bits
February 7, 2023 · · Rabbits

Many new rabbit owners buy a pair of “does” only to have kits a few weeks later. Learn how to determine the gender of your rabbit.

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Aluminum Free Baking Powder

You can easily make your aluminum free baking powder at home that will offer the same rise as commercial baking powder.

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Delicious Potato Recipes

Potato recipes vary as widely as the places they’re grown. Try any of these recipes to get you out of your potato slump.

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Mardi Gras King Cake

One of the most well-known parts of Mardi Gras is the eye-catching king cake. Try this delicious recipe from your own kitchen this year!

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Using Foraging to Teach Plant Biology (and More)
February 4, 2023 · · Self-Reliance

I hope that this whets your appetite to explore and teach with the world of edible plants that are bursting out of every corner beyond your door.

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Good Country Neighbors
February 4, 2023 · · Homesteading

Most of what it takes to become good country neighbors is little more than courtesy, patience, and a listening ear.

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Homestead and Labor-Saving Power Tools

Every homestead supply kit should include some labor-saving power tools. Here’s a short list to help you get started or add to yours.

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Homestead Projects You Can DIY In a Weekend
February 4, 2023 · · Homesteading

There’s always something to be done or fixed on homesteads, it seems. Here are 4 simple homestead projects you can do in a weekend.

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Growing Sweet, Seductive Mint
February 4, 2023 · · Growing

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.

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