Living the Country Life Radio
Living the Country Life is the largest rural radio network in the nation. In each segment, radio host Jodi Henke shares tips from experts across the U.S. to help you around your acreage. See the full list of stations airing the show.
To find out if the program is available for your market, email LCLradio@meredith.com.
Creating a green browse food plot
When a landowner creates a food plot, it's usually to feed wildlife through the winter. With a green browse food plot, you can feed wildlife all year long.
Pond spawning habitat
If you don't stock your pond with fish on a regular basis, hopefully they'll reproduce on their own. Make it easier by providing a good spawning habitat.
Protect your well from storm water runoff
The next time it rains, watch where the runoff goes. If it flows toward your well, it might be carrying contaminants that could jeopardize your drinking water.
Controlling multiflora rose
Multiflora rose may look pretty, but it's an invasive weed. This prickly shrub spreads rapidly, and it takes extra effort to get rid of it.
Orchard frost protection
Pay attention to the weather forecast and keep an eye on your fruit trees. If the trees are blooming, they’re susceptible to freezing temperatures.
Spring tire inspection tips
Don’t let your tractor tires be the reason you can’t get in the field on time. A good tire inspection now can prevent downtime later.
Safe practices with tree saws
An arborist is the best person to call when you need tree limbs cut, but some people do it themselves. Tree saws are tricky, so take the proper safety precautions.
Horse pasture stocking rate
Make sure the pasture can maintain the nutritional needs for all your horses. There are several factors that determine how much pasture you need.
Transplanting a tree
Moving a tree isn't as easy as rearranging the furniture. If you follow the right procedure, the tree should recover well in its new location.
Tap into an underground spring for livestock
Finding a constant water supply for livestock may be as simple as searching your property. Tap into a spring seeping out of the ground.