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.

Growing Peas

Peas are one of the earliest vegetables to delight the impatient gardener. They love cooler temperatures and aren’t fussy about where they climb.

Wake Up The Roses For Spring

You know it’s spring when the roses bloom. The most popular roses are the easy-to-care-for shrub-type plants, but they need a little TLC before they start their show.

Starting Garden Seeds Indoors

Start your garden seeds indoors while it’s still chilly outside. It’s an inexpensive way to grow a wide variety of plants, and a good cure for spring fever.

Transporting Poultry

Sometimes chickens have to go for a ride and when they do, make them comfortable. A crate with plenty of air and space will keep birds healthy on the trip.

Farming One Acre

$43,560. That is the amount of money that can be made farming on one acre. Start small and grow slow.

Testing The Pond pH Level

Fish kills in a pond occur for many reasons, but when fish die off gradually, the cause may be the pond's pH level. Test the water to see.

Growing Hot Peppers

With the right growing conditions, you too can pick a peck of painful peppers.

Grazing Management For Wildlife

Pastures are more than just food for grazing livestock. They’re also habitat for wildlife. Manage your grasslands for the best diversity.

All About Mourning Doves

The gentle cooing of the mourning dove is a very familiar bird sound. From southern Canada to central Mexico, this dove is one of our most common birds.

The Misunderstood Mule

Mules aren’t really stubborn, they’re just…choosy. Develop a relationship with a mule, and you’ll have a valuable and hard-working animal companion at your side.