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Choosing Meat Rabbits

May 31, 2023 · Countryside Contributor · Rabbits

While no one is sure when, where, or how rabbits were originally domesticated, they have been a meat source for humans for 20,000 years.

Cow Butchering at Home

May 30, 2023 · Heather Smith Thomas · Cattle

People who raise cattle generally harvest some for the family table. Often the ideal butcher animal is a heifer that didn’t become pregnant.

Horse Joint and Hoof Care

May 30, 2023 · Countryside Contributor · Horses-Donkeys

Explore the basics of horse joint and hoof care to learn how to keep your horse healthy with supplements, vitamins, and minerals.

Nasturtiums: Versatile and Easy to Grow

May 30, 2023 · Countryside Contributor · Growing

Add to Favorites By Karin Deneke Nasturtiums are one of my favorite annuals. Their showy, striking orange, red, and yellow flowers and unusual shield-shaped leaves make a beautiful addition to …

A Year of Tomatoes

May 30, 2023 · Countryside Contributor · Growing

Add to Favorites By Jenny Underwood Tomatoes are one of my favorite crops to grow and preserve. There are thousands of varieties to choose from. Which tomatoes should you grow? …

How to Keep Gardens Alive in Intense Heat

May 30, 2023 · Countryside Contributor · Growing

In addition to planning your planting and harvest dates based on the average frost dates for your area and being aware of which areas of your garden receive full or partial sun, being prepared for hot weather extremes is another important consideration.

Success with Apple Trees

May 30, 2023 · Countryside Contributor · Growing

Apple trees are one of the best things you can have on a homestead, providing beauty, shade, and delicious fruit. So how do you go about picking the perfect trees?

Colander Gardens for Kids

May 30, 2023 · Rita Heikenfeld · Growing

Add to Favorites Are there children in your world who are “greens challenged?” If this sounds familiar, you know how stubborn they can be about eating salad greens. Maybe it’s …

Moving the Goal Post

May 30, 2023 · Countryside Contributor · Self-Reliance

Add to Favorites By Sherri Talbot While goal setting is important for farming, the first thing to remember is that farms have different functions, depending on their product and output …

Garbanzo Bean Coffee

May 30, 2023 · Countryside Contributor · Canning & Kitchen

Forget the fair trade or locally-roasted stickers: you can’t get much more locally produced than your own backyard!

Success in the Kitchen Starts with Good Knives

May 30, 2023 · Countryside Contributor · Canning & Kitchen

No matter what your background is, what cultural dish you are preparing, or where you live, the key to success in the kitchen all starts with good knives.

Why a Former Teacher Chose Homeschool

May 30, 2023 · Countryside Contributor · Self-Reliance

After seeing the inner workings and cultures of dozens of schools, I made a firm resolution: I would homeschool my own children by any means necessary.

Old-Fashioned Potato Candy

April 3, 2023 · Countryside Contributor · Canning & Kitchen, Recipes

With few ingredients and the right touch of vanilla, it is an old-fashioned potato candy that proves you should never judge a candy by its title.

Tornado Season in East Texas

March 1, 2023 · Karmin Garrison · Self-Reliance

Lucky for us, we have not just one tornado season but TWO in my part of Texas, with surprises sprinkled throughout the year. Being prepared and knowing the risks, dangers, and options available to you are the biggest hurdles come tornado season(s), even if you aren’t in Texas.