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How to attract wild birds to your property

How to attract wild birds to your property

As a hunter and nature lover, L. Woodrow Ross has become passionate about attracting, feeding and enjoying wild birds. He offers tips on choosing...

Which Plants Should You Bring Indoors For The Winter?

Which Plants Should You Bring Indoors For The Winter?

If you’ve spent all summer and fall tending to your plants, you don’t want to let them suffer during the winter months. Some of your plants will need...

How Cold Fresh Air Helps You Be Healthier

How Cold Fresh Air Helps You Be Healthier

While you may hide in the house as soon as cold weather hits, there are more than a few reasons to get out and enjoy the cool air.

Carols come to life at Christmas in the country

Carols come to life at Christmas in the country

Kentucky farmwife Catherine Pond shares how lines from favorite carols are truly a part of her country Christmases.

MistletoeA Most Marvelous and Mysterious Holiday Plant

Mistletoe—A Most Marvelous and Mysterious Holiday Plant

The history of mistletoe goes far beyond Christmas and kissing. There are many more uses for the plant then just a holiday decoration .

13 Jobs You Can Do in the Country (that arent farming)

13 Jobs You Can Do in the Country (that aren’t farming)

Thanks to a growing telecommuting industry, working rural is becoming more accessible than ever.

Why manage wildlife on hunting land?

Why manage wildlife on hunting land?

Longtime hunter Steve Simmons explains the benefits of managing wildlife for hunting land, both to increase the health of the deer population and the...

How to make a hunting property the pros would envy

How to make a hunting property the pros would envy

Lifelong hunter and real estate company owner Steve Simmons shares his expert advice for creating a hunt club that will flourish for years to come.

How to make your own tools

How to make your own tools

Survival expert L. Woodrow Ross explains how to make tools from recycled scrap metal and natural materials.

7 Easy Ways to Preserve Food (No Canning Required)

7 Easy Ways to Preserve Food (No Canning Required)

Not a fan of canning? Here are 7 alternative ways to preserve produce to enjoy all winter long.