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.
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Rejuvenate your gnarly old apple tree
Now is a good time to prune your gnarly, old apple tree. Pruning adds light in the canopy which will produce higher quality apples.
Growing St. John's wort
We all get the blues every now-and-then. Fortunately, you can head out to the garden for some relief. St. John's Wort is a pretty perennial that might help you feel better.
Blanketing The Horse
Horses have a long hair coat and a layer of fat under their skin as insulation against cold. There are times they might need an extra blanket to keep warm.
What's A Hinny?
When is a mule not a mule? When it’s a hinny. Both come from donkeys and horses, but have opposite parentage. And hinnies are a lot less common.
Raising Animals For Fiber
Consider raising livestock for their hair coat. You can spin up a nice profit by selling fiber for luxurious sweaters and other garments.
Pond sand drop
The pond may be frozen, but the ice can help you with upkeep. Sand spread over the ice will drop in after the spring thaw, taming vegetation.
What's an acre?
Whether you have just a few acres or thousands, you know how much land you own. But what exactly is an acre?
Kidding pens
Goats don't need fancy housing, but when a doe is ready to kid, give her a place of her own. A kidding pen will bring comfort to the new little family.
Winter Landscape Care
Cabin fever is likely to set in about this time of year. Go outside on a sunny day and pick up your spirits by giving your landscape a little TLC.
Perfecting the sourdough starter
The joy of homemade sourdough bread starts with a good sourdough starter. Be patient, make it your own, and have fun with it.