Living the Country Life, August 2008
Caretakers
What comes here, stays here. Diane Price and her husband, Rob Griffith, own a no-kill farm, meaning all their animals -- including goats, chickens, llamas, a few dogs, cats, and a Vietnamese potbellied pig -- will be part of their 16-acre North Carolina farm for the rest of their natural lives.
Big birds
Ostriches may not be the brightest animals on the acreage, but for some farmers, the birds have turned out to be worthwhile additions.
Stop by, butterflies
It's no wonder butterfly gardens have become so popular. If you provide a working habitat, butterflies will gladly grace your acreage, giving you endless viewing pleasure.
Hit the road
Whether you're going to a show, to a state fair, or camping, you may want to take a horse along. If you know how to load and unload your trailer, the trip will be much less stressful for both you and the horse.
Pond Aerators
There are few things more unsightly than a stagnant pond, overgrown with algae and producing an awful odor. What's more, a stagnant pond creates an unsuitable environment for producing healthy fish. And when fish aren't present, a pond becomes an excellent breeding ground for those pesky mosquitoes.
Time for a BBQ picnic
Food tastes better when eaten outdoors. All of us who live in the country know this to be true. Grass under our feet and a cool breeze through the trees are the perfect seasonings for summer food.
Country view: Neighbors
"Country view" asks you to address subjects on which you are the experts. This month you shared your best neighbors stories
Pure Prarie
One summer day while stopped along a dusty rural road, Ray and Patti Hamilton spotted several tall yellow compass plants swaying on a distant hillside.
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