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5 Homestead Fencing Mistakes to Avoid

April 8, 2022 · Gail Damerow · Fences, Sheds & Barns

No matter what project my husband and I decide to tackle, it nearly always comes down to the same thing: homestead fencing. Garden fencing to keep groundhogs and cottontails away from our vegetables.

Hair Sheep Breeds – The Right Choice for You?

April 8, 2022 · Janet Garman · Sheep

Hair sheep breeds are growing in popularity as consumers look for economical ways to raise homestead meat animals. Which is right for you?

Cattle Shed Design for a Small Herd

April 7, 2022 · Janet Garman · Fences, Sheds & Barns

The lure of the wide open range and the romance of ranching may entice you to search cattle breeds and cattle shed design ideas.

Do It Yourself Privacy Fence Tips For Success

April 6, 2022 · Rhonda Crank · Fences, Sheds & Barns

In suburban settings, a do-it-yourself privacy fence may be necessary to shield and protect you from those who live around you.

A Salute to the Mighty Come-Along Tool

April 6, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Tractors & Farm Equipment

Thanks to the fabulous come-along tool, an endless variety of monumental pulling tasks can be performed by one individual. In countless sheds and barns across this nation is one of the greatest tools known to man.

Growing Jalapeño Peppers

April 6, 2022 · Rita Heikenfeld · Growing

Add to Favorites I recall vividly the first time I began growing jalapeño peppers in my vegetable garden. That was years ago, when growing jalapeño peppers was considered a novelty. …

Sheep Breed Profile: Bluefaced Leicester

April 5, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Sheep

In the world of sheep, “BFL” is the common nickname for the Bluefaced Leicester sheep, and it might as well be interpreted as “Best Flock for Life.”

Growing Herbs from Seeds

April 5, 2022 · Lisa Steele · Growing

Growing an herb from seeds such as basil, thyme, and parsley is a simple, inexpensive way to get started with herb gardening.

Does Buying Older Farm Equipment Save You Money?

April 4, 2022 · Jeremy Chartier · Tractors & Farm Equipment

Buying older farm equipment can be an economical way to get started in the world of farming. The catch is: Is it a deal?

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.

Foods That Fight Inflammation in the Body

April 2, 2022 · Rhonda Crank · Canning & Kitchen

Using foods that fight inflammation in the body is an effective way to alleviate pain. You are what you eat, right? Isn’t that what we learn as children?

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.

Why Raise Miniature Cattle?

March 31, 2022 · Countryside Contributor · Cattle

Add to Favorites By Professor Richard Gradwohl Washington – As 100-500-acre family farms continue to disappear, the small acreage family homestead farm is becoming more common. Miniature cattle breeds are particularly …