From the July/August 2009 issue:

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Features

Manage Your Farm Pond 
Observation key to keepingyour water sources in top health.

Conserve Water with Xeriscaping 
Create a low-maintenance, lovely landscape that's drought resistant.

Save money with Dry Stack Stone
Build functional structures with rocks you collect.

Prairie Preservation 
A native grassland turns landowners into stewards.

Barbecue Ribs Rule the Royal 
Legions of barbecue fans celebrate the ultimate comfort food. 

Enjoy Fresh, Local Food All Year 
Keeping produce cool, canned, frozen or dehydrated helps you add a touch of summer's flavor to every winter meal.

Build a Solar Food Dehydrator 
Construct an easy, safe way to preserve your garden's bountiful harvest.. 

Adventures in Chicken Keeping 
Trials of a chicken foreman become more than a job.

The Appeal of Diminutive Donkeys 
Admirable traits of miniatures make them a popular addition to any homestead.

Little Horses, Big Rewards 
Why you should consider miniature equines.

Watts Up with Cordless Electric Mowers 
These tools help make a clean, green cut.

Departments

Comfort Foods: Family Recipes, Family Heritage 
Handwritten recipes hold history on cards and scraps of paper.

Looking Back: Making Hay
Trusty Farmall A was a true partner.

Recipe Box: Chicken Burger the Top Dog 
National cooking contest showcases the country's best chicken recipes. 

In the Shop: Super Handy Bench
So many uses for such a simple piece of equipment. 

In the Wild: One Wild Cat 
Bobcats' elusive nature keeps mystery alive.