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Allergic to turkeys

Allergic to turkeys

Thinking about turkey hunting gives me the shivers. It can happen late on a cool evening as I wonder where they’ll roost, or on a drive as a dark...

The scandalous world of bees

The scandalous world of bees

Scandalous books about the private lives of bees have dominated the best seller lists in years past. Since I never read them, I can hardly dispute or...

How to Find Your Farming Mentor

How to Find Your Farming Mentor

We take a look at 7 ideal places to find the right farmer to guide you as you pursue your dream of owning your own farm.

5 ways to make your outdoor space beautiful

5 ways to make your outdoor space beautiful

JACKSONVILLE, Florida--When you own country land, you have a blank canvas to create the backyard of your dreams. But where do you begin?

5 gadgets every gardener should have

5 gadgets every gardener should have

JACKSONVILLE, Florida--Beautiful gardens and landscaping are a Hallmark of country land, but gardening can be hard work – especially without the...

Master craftsman builds the Ultimate Picnic Table

Master craftsman builds the Ultimate Picnic Table

Jeff Hurr is a master craftsman who has hand-built massive sculptures, furniture destined to become family heirlooms and metal artwork that changes...

Farmwifery: Lessons learned on a Kentucky farm

Farmwifery: Lessons learned on a Kentucky farm

Farming is not something out of the pages of a magazine, although old stuff and a big country kitchen helps. A lot. Here are some of the things I've...

Lactofermentation: Even better than canning?

Lacto-fermentation: Even better than canning?

Canning has made a crazy comeback.

Why kids need nature more than ever

Why kids need nature more than ever

Last Child in the Woods author Richard Louv argues the rising use of technology in education makes kids' need for nature even stronger.

I've got a turtle crush

I've got a turtle crush

This morning I feel the need to purge my soul and confess one of my deepest, darkest secrets. Please don’t share this with anyone else but …there’s...