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What Not to Feed Pigs

April 27, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Pigs

As important as it is to know what to feed pigs, it is just as important to know what not to feed pigs. Raising pigs on your farm or homestead is a rewarding experience.

Growing Shiitake Mushrooms on a Log

April 27, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Growing

Add to Favorites By Anita B. Stone, North Carolina – If you ever wanted to grow mushrooms on the homestead and make a decent wage, growing shiitake mushrooms is the way …

How to Grow Rhubarb: Diseases, Harvesting and Recipes

April 24, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Growing, Recipes

Add to Favorites By Teresa Flora – In much of North America, spring is welcomed with the tart and tangy taste of fresh rhubarb. Rhubarb is one of the easiest and …

Build Your Own Outdoor Solar Shower for Pennies

April 9, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Self-Reliance

I’m not sure when I decided to construct an outdoor solar shower for my family, but I do know that I was inspired by an article in either Countryside and Small Stock Journal or one of the other homesteading magazines.

How a British Family Constructed Their Own Root Cellar

April 4, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Fences, Sheds & Barns

In Buckinghamshire, England, Ali Freeman and her family, farm an impressive eight acre smallholding with a menagerie of animals and abundant vegetable plots. I went to meet them last August and was very impressed by the root cellar, which they’d built themselves.

Silvopasture Explained

March 31, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Homesteading

Silvopasture, also known as agroforestry, is a farming method that includes the use of timber, livestock, and forage together in the same section of land. It is used to expand the use of unconventional farm land and diversify income.

Cherishing the Natural Beauty of Icelandic Sheep

March 29, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Sheep

We were ready to give up on the sheep business altogether when we discovered Icelandic sheep.

Grind Your Own Grain For Bread

March 16, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Canning & Kitchen

Grinding your own grains may add more vitamins to your diet, as well as contribute to a better overall healthy lifestyle. Grinding your own grains puts you into a place of really being connected and informed in the area of your food.

Drop Spindle Spinning: Making and Using Your First Spindle

March 10, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Homesteading

Add to Favorites By Angela Hammer – I’ve always liked making things with my hands. I learned how to crochet years ago, so spinning became the next logical step for me …

Building a Productive, Safe Greenhouse For Less Than $1,000

February 28, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Growing

With the short growing season in Wisconsin and the price of some plants in the nursery, I came to the conclusion that I needed a greenhouse to start my plants from seed instead of buying plants every year.

Raising Spotted Pigs: Gloucestershire Old Spot

February 20, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Pigs

We love raising pigs for meat, so I was excited to try a new pig breed. One bite of that succulent pork roast, and I knew I was on to something.

Hybrid and Heirloom Seeds

February 2, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Growing

I am a diehard for plants grown from heirloom seeds, and I save most of my own seeds for our farm. I thought now would be a good time to give a lesson on the basic differences between hybrid and heirloom seeds.

The Biology of the Rumen

January 31, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Homesteading

Add to Favorites By John Hibma – Ruminants have a special function in our world’s complex ecosystem. They consume grasses grown in pastures and on rangeland along with fibrous shrubs and …

Selecting the Best Dairy Cow Breed

January 17, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Cattle

When selecting a family milk cow or choosing from the best dairy cow breeds to start a small dairy, there are a number of options. The most “ideal” breed will be one that best suits your own situation and purpose.

Using and Seasoning Cast Iron Pans

January 12, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Canning & Kitchen

Add to Favorites By Paul Wheaton & Suzy Bean – Cooking with cast iron has many benefits. There are a few rules to follow however in order for your cookware to last. …

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