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Animals

Llamas guarding sheep? — Not such a far-fetched idea

Once a day milking

Are aliens stealing our honeybees?

Kinder goats — A small breed for milk and meat

Building

How to maintain a dirt road

By Marjorie Burris Issue #48 • November/December, 1997 It is our job to maintain two and one half miles of dirt road if we want to...

Parge the ugly out of your concrete wall

Build a Composter

Composite lumber helps outdoor projects resist water, weather, and sun

Building your chicken coop

Farm and Garden

Starting a Roadside Farm Stand

By John Murray  Issue #158 • March/April, 2016 For country landowners who desire a way to supplement their income, operating a small roadside farm stand is...

Growing Microgreens

How to Grow Garlic

Put Your Garden to Bed for the Winter

Gardening the Year ‘Round

Americana and History

Grandpa’s justice

By Tom Kovach Issue #65 • September/October, 2000 Having the best vegetable garden in the village might put food on the table and make some money...

Fried chicken for breakfast

The summer of ’35

Biological and chemical weapons through history

The greatest American who was never President

Food and recipes

Banana-Apricot Bars

Lazy housewife pickles

Artichoke Omelet Appetizer

Garlic Soup

Self-reliance

Clean up your act!

Tips and handy hints for 4X4 living

Small camp security

The raging torrent — Respect it even when you play

Energy

Solar Building Design

Water pumping windmills

Build a simple solar-powered outdoor light

Standby battery charging techniques can ensure engine startups

Guns and Hunting

Military surplus and military “clone” rifles

By Massad Ayoob Issue #116 • March/April, 2009 One reader writes to ask if military surplus rifles are still a good idea for hunting, recreational shooting,...

Canning game meat

BHM hosts Appleseed marksmanship event

Big boomer guns

Firearms and cold weather considerations

Science

Can we make a Tyrannosaurus rex from a chicken?

By John Silveira Issue #169 • January/February, 2018 Do you have chickens, ducks, turkeys, or geese in your yard? They’re not “just birds” because scientists now...