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Countryside & Small Stock Journal

A bimonthly journal on organic farming, rural living, and self reliance, focused on home food production. Includes gardening, small-scale livestock, cooking and food preservation, resource conservation and recycling, alternative energy, and other topics of interest to people living a simple rural lifestyle.

How to hang clothes on the line: how hard can it be to stick a clothes...
May 01, 2009

Readers show the true spirit of giving.(Country conversation & feedbac...
May 01, 2009

Hit some auctions to find tow-behind bale movers.(Country conversation...
May 01, 2009

Does anyone have a bird seed wreath plan?(Country conversation & feedb...
May 01, 2009

In a perfect world ...(Country conversation & feedback)(Letter to the ...
May 01, 2009

Home business articles offer timely advice.(Country conversation & fee...
May 01, 2009

Tips on setting up your own website.(Country conversation & feedback)(...
May 01, 2009

Religion and politics in homesteading: sidelined by the word "myth"?(C...
May 01, 2009

Most religions have a myth of a creator.(Country conversation & feedba...
May 01, 2009

You don't need maples to get syrup.(Country conversation & feedback)(L...
May 01, 2009

Can you make soap with store-bought lard?(Country conversation & feedb...
May 01, 2009

New parents want to hear from homeschoolers.(Country conversation & fe...
May 01, 2009

This homeschooler is grateful for simple things.(Country conversation ...
May 01, 2009

Midwife wouldn't change careers for the world.(Country conversation & ...
May 01, 2009

Home births are relaxing; almost "enjoyable".(Country conversation & f...
May 01, 2009

Why it's important not to share gas and wood chimney flues.(Country co...
May 01, 2009

Any stove repairers out there?(Country conversation & feedback)(Antiqu...
May 01, 2009

Another source of antique stove info.(Country conversation & feedback)...
May 01, 2009

A thought on heat and hot water.(Country conversation & feedback)(Lett...
May 01, 2009

What about chaps?(Country conversation & feedback)(Letter to the edito...
May 01, 2009

Wonders if others share his economic fears.(Country conversation & fee...
May 01, 2009

Free dowsing book available online.(Country conversation & feedback)(L...
May 01, 2009

Homesteading is fun ... most of the time.(Country conversation & feedb...
May 01, 2009

7th graders get a jump on vermiculture.(Country conversation & feedbac...
May 01, 2009

Homesteading--there's no time like the present.(Country conversation &...
May 01, 2009

Attending niece's birth while in college: it changed her thinking abou...
May 01, 2009

Coming events.(agricultural trade shows)(Calendar)
May 01, 2009

Calling for backup: keeping the lights on when it really matters: part...
May 01, 2009

A heavenly shower: fight high propane prices and still stay squeaky cl...
May 01, 2009

Wrap it up: here's a simple way to "super-dry" your firewood, use less...
May 01, 2009

Build a firewood box: (it makes a pretty good story-telling perch, too...
May 01, 2009

Build it with stone ... build it for FREE! Learn how, at the school of...
May 01, 2009

The home craft business as a supplemental income.(Your homestead busin...
May 01, 2009

Out-smarting those pesky squirrels.
May 01, 2009

Homesteading & your money or your life: revisited.(Homestead finances)
May 01, 2009

These hard economic times: are your actions in step with your thinking...
May 01, 2009

The well-dressed homesteader.
May 01, 2009

Save money, recycle and make new friends with a Community Treasure Che...
May 01, 2009

Give them an inch, and they'll take ... a foot massage.(Homestead heal...
May 01, 2009

Edible estate: trade your grass lawn for an edible garden.(The garden)
May 01, 2009

K.I.S.S. your compost: (keep it scientifically simple).(The garden)
May 01, 2009

Keeping it cool: refrigeration is optional.(Notes from the northwoods)
May 01, 2009

From the udder to your salad... feta goat milk cheese! The Reynolds' e...
May 01, 2009

Sumac: the undiscovered condiment.(The homestead kitchen)(Recipe)
May 01, 2009

Cooking common: fish.(The homestead kitchen)(Recipe)
May 01, 2009

Have dandelion wine by Christmas.(The homestead kitchen)(Brief article...
May 01, 2009

In praise of Finnsheep.(The sheep shed)
May 01, 2009

We love our buck goats ... butt ...(The goat barn)
May 01, 2009

Grants available to qualified bee clubs.(The apiary)
May 01, 2009

Living the good life ... an encouraging word for greenhorns.(Country n...
May 01, 2009

Why wait to homestead? Start where you are!(Country neighbors)
May 01, 2009

Intentional homesteading: it could help increase employment opportunit...
May 01, 2009

A broken heart and broken bones don't kill her dream.(Country neighbor...
May 01, 2009

"I'm gonna need a tow".(Country neighbors)
May 01, 2009

Creative dating.(The hapless homesteader)
May 01, 2009

Poor Will's Countryside Almanack for early & middle spring of 2009.
May 01, 2009

Curry cat: a kitten with attitude.(After chores)
May 01, 2009

Portable generators: when the power goes out, you don't need to worry.
May 01, 2009

Haying with horses.(The horse barn)
May 01, 2009

16.2 million acres of farmland lost in 2007.(The horse barn)
May 01, 2009