Countryside July/August 2013

Countryside & Small Stock Journal
July/August 2013 • 97/4

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FEATURE ARTICLES
• The Lightning Bug
• Grace and Ashes

THE WOODLOT
• The Multi-Purpose All American Tree
• Demise of the Hemlock

THE HOMESTEAD
• Meteorologist or Fortune Teller?
• Prepare for Emergencies
• Using Traps to Protect Your Investments

THE GARDEN
• It Ain’t Just Dirt
• Soil Test Comparisons
• Growing Colored Popcorn

THE HOMESTEAD KITCHEN
• Don’t Sweat: Eat Safe This Summer
• Beat the Heat With These Super Cool Foods
• Yes, I Can
• Fenugreek: An Ancient Spice That’s Under-Utilized
• Freezing Peppers and Other Produce

HOMESTEAD LIVESTOCK
• The Joys of a Donkey

THE COW BARN
• Hairy Udders Sometimes Cause Problems
• Pushing Cattle Into the Cute and Tail Twisting Tip

THE POULTRY YARD
• Two Hours of Freedom!
• Skinning a Chicken

COUNTRY NEIGHBORS
• Pharma to Farmer: My Journey Toward Food Enlightenement
• CAFO Threat Close to Home
• A Rare Breeds Yarn Collection
• Tuned Out: Television Watching is Anti-Social
• Tossing TV Enhances Life
• Our Downsizing Experience
• Post Pounder vs. Husband
• Where Do They Come From?!?
• Returning to the Country: Things I Forgot
• Re-Storying

IN EVERY ISSUE
• Country Conversation & Feedback
• Capture Your Countryside
• Bookstore
• Almanack
• Marketplace
• Breeders Directory/Classifieds

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