6 COUNTRY JOURNAL
Tackle these fall acreage projects to protect pipes, improve pastures, boost safety and create windbreaks for year-round benefits.
8 GARDEN AND LANDSCAPE
Plant tulips this fall for a vibrant spring garden. Learn top varieties, planting tips and care strategies to ensure stunning blooms.
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16 ACREAGE ACCENTS Discover creative, nature-inspired decor ideas— from simmer kits to wreaths— that bring warmth and rustic beauty indoors this season.
18 FEATURE Hope for the Inner City empowers East Chattanooga residents with fresh food, life skills and faith-based support to break cycles of poverty.
21 SEASONAL ACRES
Discover heirloom apples, orchard care tips, cider-making advice and recipes that celebrate the sweet and tart flavors of autumn.
24 TOOL TIME
Master fall harvests with expert tips on timing, tools, techniques, storage and safety for a thriving, bountiful farm season ahead.
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29 OUTSTANDING IN THE FIELD
Explore new tools to simplify seasonal cleanup, tackle large mowing jobs and smooth uneven acreage surfaces with ease.
31 HORSE SENSE
Weigh the costs and rewards of growing your own hay versus buying and discover what it takes to feed your horses from your own fields.
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11 COUNTRY CRITTERS
Protect your backyard flock by reinforcing coops, understanding predator habits and using smart free-ranging and guard animal strategies.
13 POULTRY LIFESTYLE
Celebrate fall by feeding your flock nutritious pumpkin treats— boost health, enrich diets and enjoy wholesome seasonal flavors together.
15 RECIPE Savor the season’ s cozy flavors with a classic apple pie— warm spices, crisp apples and buttery crust baked to comforting perfection.
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26 with essential health checks, parasite prevention, coop weatherproofing and winter-ready care tips. POULTRY 101
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32 PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Conquer tough chores with versatile skid steer loaders— powerful, compact machines built to handle every terrain and task efficiently.
34 PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Choose balanced feed options that promote healthy hens, strong eggshells, vibrant yolks and thriving flocks for every farm or backyard.
39 MY ACREAGE LIFE
Experience serene country living on 6-plus acres with a custom barndominium, greenhouse, shop, pasture and space for hobbies or livestock.
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