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Clare
True Blue Farmgirl
2173 Posts
NC WA State
USA
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 Posted - Apr 30 2004 : 10:49:01 AM
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Hi,
Just thought I'd pass along this resource for those who are considering returning to farms or are dreaming of/ wanting to farm. There is alot to learn about the lifestyle and one good way is by reading, of course. Countryside Magazine & Small Stock Journal (the magazine of modern homesteading), is an excellent resource and a good reality check. It is publised bi-monthly and is chock full of articles, mostly written by subscribers and those who live the lifestyle. It's a great read and an educational tool.
Here's a link to their website where you can check it out, and also order a copy of the magazine to review. Have fun!
http://www.countrysidemag.com/
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Apr 30 2004 : 8:29:03 PM
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IT is totally one of my favorites too..I have subscribed for, gosh, at least 10 years. Really worthwhile!!
Jenny in Utah
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
1681 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2004 : 06:15:35 AM
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| Hi, I just wanted to say thank you. I have been reading about farms & homesteading & all your info has been very helpful. I am almost ready w/ my husband (who is ill) to purchase a small peice of land to have a few sheep, chickens & a horse or two. I spin & hook-rugs w/ the yarn I dye w/ natural plants & it's been my dream for most of my 52 years. You all have been so helpful, thank-you, Michele |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - May 30 2004 : 11:35:12 PM
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I want to welcome you too, Michele. Sounds like we have things in common! Always glad to meet another spinner!
I really recomend the Carla Emery book too! I actually got to meet Carla last October when she came to our little town and I hosted her for a little book discussion in my home. Imagine that. She is so sweet and down to earth. Her book has always been a great resource and I think ANYONE could use the info it has..even if you only dream of a farm of your own...lots of practical stuff there.
Jenny in Utah
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Cntrymom
Farmgirl in Training
14 Posts
Barb
Romeoville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Jul 14 2004 : 12:35:27 PM
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| Countryside Magazine is great - I just started subscribing. For a wannabe farm girl - it takes my mind to the places I want to be. |
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sleepless reader
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
CA
USA
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Posted - Jul 14 2004 : 7:56:01 PM
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| I, too, am a subscriber to Countryside Magazine. I always find something immediately useful, and something to save for later :) The recipe for skunk odor eliminator (July/August 2003) really works..just ask my dog! |
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LadyCrystal
True Blue Farmgirl
593 Posts
Alicia
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Jul 21 2004 : 5:51:52 PM
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I love Countryside too! I just recently subscribed.I found in our local drug store while waiting for a prescription.I read it cover to cover.
Alicia
Follow your dreams |
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cecelia
True Blue Farmgirl
497 Posts
cecelia
new york
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2004 : 3:40:03 PM
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I'd like to know if Countryside is mainly for those living "out in the country" or would they have articles for others also?
Cecelia
ce's farm |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2004 : 9:53:44 PM
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I think ANYONE would get something out of Countryside. There are alot of tips for things you can do in town too.
Jenny in Utah
Bloom where you are planted! |
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Paula J.
True Blue Farmgirl
68 Posts
Paula
OK
USA
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Posted - Jul 25 2004 : 12:49:19 PM
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I keep looking for Countryside, as I would like to read an issue or two before I subscribe -- but, so far, there are none to be found in local stores. [sigh] Guess I'll keep trying! :)
pj
Paula J.
northeastern Oklahoma
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2004 : 7:58:14 PM
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It is harder to find unless you can get to a Barnes and Noble, or Borders book store, something like that. Worth looking for. I notice that a couple local stores near us are carrying it now, but when I was in Calif it was hard to find. Good luck!
Jenny in Utah
Bloom where you are planted! |
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sleepless reader
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
CA
USA
1022 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2004 : 10:47:53 PM
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Whay not check it out on line? www.countrysidemag.com Offers a selection of articles from the most current issues and some from past issues too.
Sharon |
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gardenlady
Farmgirl in Training
10 Posts
Shelly
Oilville
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Jan 21 2005 : 6:42:58 PM
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| The community college where I attend has a group of classes about organic farming, they are in the process of getting it to certificate status. One of the classes I took was based on the book by John Jeavons : How to Grow More Vegetables and the other class was on the book by Eliot Coleman: Four-Season Harvest, they are both excellent books for those considering this type of gardening. |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 22 2005 : 06:44:58 AM
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I just started reading Mother Earth News and I love the publication.
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow |
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BusyBeeMary
True Blue Farmgirl
178 Posts
Mary
Nampa
Idaho
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Posted - Feb 26 2012 : 5:16:03 PM
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Thank you for the resources ladies. My husband and I are moving to our new homesteading lifestyle soon. We just retired and we bought a house on two acres in Idaho. We plan on organic gardening, raising poultry chickens, a cow, and laying hens. We were fortunate to have been preparing ourselves for years for our dream of our hobby farm/homesteading lifestyle. But know we have much much more to learn.
Anything we can read will be helpful. Lucky enough we are retiring young and we are strong enough to be able to do the work ourselves.
To Live a Full life one must LOVE MANY THINGS- Vincent Van Gogh
Mary Fitzpatrick
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http//www.Thepurplecrazylady.blogspot.com
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MEWolf
True Blue Farmgirl
358 Posts
Margaret
Byers
Colorado
USA
358 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2012 : 4:20:45 PM
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Love that magazine! Great resource.
Margaret
“Kind hearts are the gardens, kind thoughts are the roots, kind words are the flowers, kind deeds are the fruits. Take care of your garden and keep out the weeds, fill it with sunshine, kind words and kind deeds.” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1808-1882)
Farmgirl #3020
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NeeNee
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
WhiTTneY
South point
Ohio
USA
111 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 08:22:11 AM
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I will have to def look for the countryside mag, i just got Farm Anatomy by Julia Rothman an the county wisdom almanac. there pretty educating.
FaRmGirL SiStEr# 3203
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jill skane
True Blue Farmgirl
853 Posts
jill lillian
stacyville
maine
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 08:36:57 AM
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| Husband just picked copy of countryside up at tractor store and has now ordered it. |
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cj6
True Blue Farmgirl
196 Posts
cj
USA
196 Posts |
Posted - Mar 22 2012 : 11:08:38 PM
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| Countryside is great...some others that I have also been reading(purchasing) are BackHome,Backwoods Home,Hobby farms and Hobby Farms Home...there's a new one also Pioneer_____? which is good too! |
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