ABOUT THE COVER
6 Publisher’s Note
7 Editorial:
Joint replacement surgery is normally a good choice, except for one nightmare
39 Ask Jackie:
Pressure canning in summer, starting cold generators, getting rid of weeds, canning liver, etc.
51 Ayoob on Firearms:
Takedown guns
58 The Irreverent Joke Page
93 Letters
94-96 BHM anthologies & books
Self-reliance
8 Making a successful move to your dream homestead
14 Find your country home
21 A young couple moves to the country
32 Canning safety: Keep up on the latest recommendations
46 Preserving herbs
65 Cozy, easy-to-knit moccasins
68 Roasting coffee on a wood stove
76 Electrical troubleshooting with confidence
84 Living with cougars
Food and recipes
45 Sweet sandwich bread
61 Tourtière: A versatile meat pie
62 Unique homemade jerky
70 Hearty, healthy grain bowls
86 Cooking with turnips
Farm and garden
26 The benefits of garden planning
35 Build a raised garden with concrete blocks
38 Toads for the garden
