Reader Blogs
GRIT is proud to offer the following blogs written by our readers from across North America. If you would like to be a GRIT blogger, email us at editor@grit.com.
GROWING POSSIBILITIES
by Paul Gardener
Paul and his family live in suburban Utah and over the last few years have started to redefine what “normal” means. They raise chickens, cook and bake from scratch, and grow much of their own food on their ¼ acre lot in the burbs. Now they’re trying to help others see what’s possible by sharing their experiences. Read more about their journey at A posse ad esse.
EASTERN SANDHILLS DIARY
by Jennifer Burtwistle
Jennifer Burtwistle ranches with her husband Jim and two children Laura and Will in the Eastern Nebraska Sandhills. An accomplished writer and photographer, she also makes regular contributions to biology textbooks and teaches college-level biology courses remotely.
HOMESTEADING WITH MRS. D
by Robyn Dolan
At age 34 Robyn Dolan traded city life for the High Desert "wilderness" of Northern Arizona. She has been working backwards ever since. More of her true homesteading adventures and her homemade soaps and lotions can be found on Mrs. D's Homestead.
TACKLING THE COUNTRY LIFE
by Steve Daut
Steve and Sue Daut decided they were becoming citified and moved to 2 acres and a pond near Chelsea, Michigan. Steve hopes to complete many projects while rediscovering the country life.
AS MY GARDEN GROWS
by Debbie Nowicki
Sharing tales of gardening from Iuka, Illinois, Debbie and Stan Nowicki have been married 24 years and share 2 teenagers, 4 dogs and a small business in the restaurant industry. Read more at Deb's Gardens.
THE FOXWOOD FARM – TRANSITIONAL TRADITIONS
by Becky & Andy Sell
Andrew and Rebekah live on a fourth generation farm in Omro, Wisconsin, where they are transitioning the farm to an organic, grass-fed meat and produce CSA along with educating friends and family on the wonders of raw foods. For more information, check out their day to day blog at The Foxwood Farm.
OSAGE COUNTY ALMANAC
by Kate Will
Recent Kansas transplant and retired college president, Kate Will shares her daily discovery on the Osage County, Kansas, farm she shares with GRIT editor, Hank Will.
A LAKESIDE VIEW
by Cindy Murphy
Master gardener, certified nurseryman and freelance writer, Cindy Murphy reports from rural Michigan and Lake Michigan’s eastern shores.
NEWS FROM THE NEST
by Lori Dunn
Sawyer turned freelance photographer, Lori Dunn shares the joys of living the GRIT lifestyle in remote Juniata County, Pennsylvania.
NEWS FROM RAZOR FAMILY FARMS
by Lacy Razor
Living the GRIT life in Harris County, Georgia, Lacy and Josh Razor report on their adventures with everything from making use of seasonal garden bounty to building farm structures with recycled materials. For even more from Lacy and Josh, visit Razor Family Farms.