Dear Santa, We recognize that you, like all of us, may be having a difficult time this year getting your hands on the materials your elves need to build and craft and assemble all the things we’re asking for. We know that we’ve been good this year, but that silly supply chain? Not so much. With that...

For many families, picking out the perfect Christmas tree is an annual tradition. But there are a few things you should keep in mind about your real Christmas tree to help keep it fresh through the holiday season. Trim the trunk – Make a fresh cut across the bottom of the trunk. I know it seems odd ...

If your big fluffy dog is anything like my big fluffy dog, they love bounding outside into freshly fallen snow and catching snowballs that are tossed to them. While supervised play time is great, winter presents the hazard of long exposure to low temperatures, and that can be dangerous. Yes, your do...

Small Business Saturday has been taking place for over a decade now on the day following the mass stampedes on Black Friday. Why put more money into the hands of faceless corporations when you can support your neighbors? Country Culture wants to take some time to mention one small business you can s...

The daylight hours keep growing shorter, and the days are flying by. Before you know it, the holidays will be here. If you have a gardener (or garden lover) on your holiday gift list, you may be wondering what might make them smile during a season when the garden is buried beneath snow. For new gard...

If your electricity goes out due to snow and ice, a generator can keep power flowing to your home or business. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of outdoor power equipment, small engines, battery power systems, p...

“America’s farms have long been vital to our nation.They contribute to our public health, safeguard our environmental resources and stand at the forefront of our country’s path toward energy independence.We must continue supporting the vital relationship between American farms and families, and work...

Butter is an incredibly important part of many of our diets that often is overlooked. It goes on so many things; it goes in so many things. It makes a warm muffin better all around. Butter is important for your whole body, too, not just your tongue. According to WebMD, butter contains vitamin D, a n...

During the early months of the pandemic, gardening and other domestic hobbies saw an unprecedented revival. Trends come and go, but in gardening, one that seems here to stay is the no-dig, also called the no-till method. Touted by gardening gurus including the UK’s Charles Dowding as easy, quick and...

If you’re like me, the last couple of months have run away from you. November is far from the exception. It’s hard to believe that we find ourselves a little more than a week from Thanksgiving 2022. Planning for a major holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas can be daunting, whether you’re a seasone...

The increased and widespread use of artificial light at night is not only impairing our view of the universe, it is adversely affecting our environment, our safety, our energy consumption and our health. The good news is that light pollution, unlike many other forms of pollution, is reversible and e...

Did you know Nov. 4 is National Bison Day? More than just a symbol of America, this large and in-charge ruminants make for great beef animals. Read more about them below: Raising bison may sound like an easy way to raise meat animals, as bison don’t require shelter, even in northern climates; howeve...

The following has been adapted from a post at Zero to Hunt : Some people struggle with whether to hunt alone or with a buddy. We may tell ourselves that we work better alone, and that may be true for some. But at a certain point, we can’t grow anymore without someone else to give us that gentle nudg...

Halloween conjures a plethora of different visuals for different people depending on your upbringing and what you enjoy about this spooky holiday. Cute kids in costume. Lots of candy. Apple and pumpkin everything (who doesn’t love apple cider?). Parties. Bobby Pickett’s seminal hit “Monster Mash” bl...

The family automobile is not the only piece of equipment that requires routine upkeep to ensure it is operating properly. Life on a farm or homestead can come to a screeching halt if farm equipment is not properly maintained. Farmers invest thousands of dollars on agricultural equipment, such as tra...