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Mountain lions — Attacks are still rare, but just in case…

Khaki Campbell ducks — The other egg layer

A contrary guide to feeding animals

Raising your own beef for your family

Our Unconventional House

By Judy Zent Website Exclusive • December, 2002 Fig. 1 - Tire walls with roof framing. Need a prolonged workout? Want to do some major recycling? Want...

Making Apple Cider with a Homemade Press

We built John Silveira’s chicken coop/garden

How to become a backyard beekeeper

By Sheri Jones If you’ve been intrigued by the idea of becoming a beekeeper but think you don’t have the space, resources, or knowledge, you’re...

Rotten Luck: The Skinny on Composting

Tomatoes, the Essential Garden Crop

From Martha and Abigail to Dolley and Louisa, America’s earliest First...

By John Silveira Issue #29 • September/October, 1994 (This is a four-part series. Click the links to navigate to parts one, two, three, and four.) It was...

Presidents’ wives of the past Part 4 — Cunning, vindictive, and...

George Washington Carver — He wrote the book on self-reliance

Feeling nostalgic? Now you’ll rave! Here’s the story of Burma Shave.

The incredible cattail — The super Wal-Mart of the swamp

Make elderberry syrup for flu season

Cannellini Bean And Mushroom Casserole

Buying the right emergency radio

Installing your own small, remote off-grid solar system

Power Up Light, Water, Communications in Emergencies

Solar Power 101 — Batteries: Part 2

The M1A — A rifle that makes a statement

By Massad Ayoob Issue #45 • May/June, 1997 I take the Springfield Armory rifle out of the box, and savor it. I seldom do that with...

The time for modern; the time for traditional

1911: The classic homeland security pistol

Get a piece of history — An M1 Garand rifle

The ‘risks’ with Swine Flu

By John Silveira Issue #118 • July/August, 2009 Do we have anything to worry about the reemergence of Swine Flu Novel Influenza A (H1N1) ...

The gee-whiz! page — Cats: Why they rule our world

That old survivalist mumbo jumbo and 10 reasons why it makes sense

My View: Learn to Do One Thing Well

Loading the gun for a dictatorship

Cheaper than Store-Bought Eggs

By Kristina Seleshanko Issue #177 • July/August/September, 2019 Something we heard a lot when we first started raising chickens in the suburbs was, “For the cost...

Finding the best dog for the country life

By Anita Evangelista Issue #63 • May/June, 2000 When you're looking for a dog to fit into your country life, there are few other topics as...

Where our farm animals come from

Everybody talks about lightning and yes, there are things you can do about it

Picking your pressure canner — All American or Presto?

Vinegar — A splash is all you need for healthful eating, natural healing, and sparkling home

Water: a safe supply when you’re off the grid

By Alice B. Yeager Tomatoes are a boon to mankind in health benefits. It doesn't matter whether they are the large or small varieties. Issue #93 • May/June, 2005 When we dig in...

Love Those Green Beans

By Alice B. Yeager Issue #68 • March/April, 2001 Anyone with some gardening space, a sunny location, and good loamy soil with pH 6.0-7.5 can grow snap beans. With some good recipes, you'll have people begging...