You know we at Country Culture really enjoy directing your attention to the lesser known holidays and the more fun side of agriculture and horticulture, but sometimes even we don’t understand the timing of certain events. February, for instance, is Elderberry Month. The small, tart and healthy berri...

If you love the idea of making something with your own hands and you delight in the sweetness of something natural, maple sugaring may just be the thing for you. The great news is that indulging in maple sugaring doesn’t have to be a huge enterprise. If you want to give a shot without investing thou...

You may have heard the term “sheeple” used in a derogatory manner. Sheeple are those folks who seemingly have no unique thoughts or ability to use critical thinking, who just blindly follow the flock. We’re here to focus on the positive connotation of sheeple – those people who just really love shee...

With winter comes a whole host of extra care that is needed to keep horses safe, healthy and comfortable. Their hooves tend to grow more slowly during this time of year and are less able to adapt to the cold and wet weather and icy, hard ground. It’s the horse owner’s responsibility to make sure the...

Let’s plan for vacation. Vacation?! We just cleared the holiday season, we’re almost into February and 2023 has begun in earnest. Why would we be thinking of vacation already? Everyone needs time away throughout the year, and the beginning of the year is a great time to start. People are filling out...

January 27 is National Have Fun at Work Day, and if that sounds impossible, it’s not. Really! Don’t wait for fun and joy to come to you. Sometimes you have to create it yourself, and that’s okay. We’ve all played games to make tedious or tough activities pass faster. How many bales can you throw in ...

We should preface this by saying these are just fun days to celebrate – we are not suggesting you convert from your faith! It’s always fun to mix up the calendar and try something new, right? With that in mind, we humbly present St. Dwynwen’s Day, the Welsh version of Valentine’s Day. Pronounced Dwu...

Whether your office is in a traditional workspace or tucked away in a spare room at home, practicality rules and, above and beyond all else, your office is a place for productivity. That often means a computer, printer and related equipment, along with a lot of paper and hard surfaces. Adding someth...

Starting the new year right means setting goals, and they should always include some dedicated to your finances. Whether you’re working on paying down debt or saving for something big, money concerns are constant. That’s probably why January is Financial Wellness Month. Very loosely defined, financi...