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  • February 2010 Issue

     Raspberries  Sweeten up with our article on raspberries. Start planning now to plant these wonderful brambles in your yard in the spring. Check out how you can celebrate these wonderful berries, too.

    Recycle or Restore? Giving New Life to Old Barns  So you have a historical barn but you don’t know what to do with it? Take a look at Dan and Nan Peterson’s barn/house for inspiration. If you already have the inspiration but not the barn Sand Creek Post & Barn can help you with that.

  • January Issue 2010

    Sunflowers  Warm up to our sunny article about sunfl owers and their uses. Plan ahead for adding these beauties into your garden or landscaping design. Check out how these floral beauties can be used all year round.

    No More Scooping  Scooping snow can be hard, back breaking and sometimes dangerous work. Look into designing a driveway that will do the work for you. Better yet check out the information on the retrofit designs that give you a way to melt snow with a flick of a switch into your already existing driveway!

  • Acreage December 2009 Issue

    Holiday Fun For the Whole family Journey to Branson, Missouri and experience a city that is truly a world of its own. Embark on a holiday family vacation that will bring memories that will last a lifetime.

    Holiday Gifts During these tough economic times, bring back the nostalgia of homemade gifts from the heart. Explore and choose from many of the ideas that we have to help you with your holiday gift planning.

  • November 2009 Issue

    Feeding Winter Birds Do you want to attract birds to your acreage during the long winter months? Find out how to create a retreat that will keep your feathered friends coming all through the winter season.

    Pruning Trees Are you looking for ways to enhance your tree’s appearance and not sure how to prune? Take a look at Pruning Trees and learn the techniques that will have your trees feeling and looking their best.

  • View Our Newest Acreage Issue - October Issue 2009
    October Issue 2009

     

    Hunting and Fishing Opportunities Do you love to hunt and love to fish but only have a limited amount of vacation time left this year? Have we got the solution for you!

    Snow Fence The who, what, where, why, and how’s of putting up Snow Fence. Helping you save money and giving you peace of mind.

    Restoring the Past to Last into the Future Capturing yesterday’s buildings for tomorrow’s pleasure.

  • September 2009 Issue

    Fall Chores: Read how to plan your fall “To Do” list to obtain a maximum return on your investment.

    Fall Family Fishing Trips: Are you still thinking of one last family getaway
    before winter? A fall fishing trip may be exactly what you are looking for. Apple Orchard Fun
    An inside peek into the family-owned apple orchard.

    Departments:  See this month’s
    Giveaway on page 11! Acreage Accents 10 Acreage Review Alternative Heating

  • August 2009 Issue

    The Best Dogs for Acreage Living: Deciding on what your dog needs are, Specialists or General Practice?

     

    Dog Food: How to know which type and brand of food is right for your dog.

     

    Dogs in the Spotlight: Read how Rhoda Hewett’s Chihuahuas went from her farm in Missouri to the movie set of Beverly Hills Chihuahua. Thrill Rides Finding the right ATV park for your next riding adventure.

     

  • July 2009 Acreage Magazine
    July 2009 Issue

    Featured Articles

    World’s Greatest County Fair- How and why the Clay County Fair in Spencer, IA got the title.

    Happy Trails- Find out where the Iowa Quarter Horse Association likes to ride trails and why.

    Purchasing You First Horse- Tommy Garland has tips to make buying your first horse a satisfying experience.

    Acreage Accents and Acreage Review- Horse Trailers.

  • June 2009 Acreage Magazine
    June 2009 Issue

    Featured Stories:

    • Acreage Driveways- Find out how a functionally designed and correctly built driveway can add to the enjoyment of your acreage lifestyle and increase the value of you property.
    • Wooden Kayaks Floating Works of Art- Creating a beautiful and functional fishing boat or wildlife observing post.
    • Exotic Birds- For the growing number of acreage owners exotic birds are becoming poplar again.
    • Product Review- Security Lighting.
  • May 2009 Issue

    Acreage magazine is for the "Hobby Farmer" of 250 acres or less. Country Living at it's Finest Featuring a wide variety of information. Featured Stories: Outdoor Kitchens; Creating a beautiful and functional space for cooking and entertaining may be less expensive than you think. Ideas to get you started. Grill Review; Kick your summer off with a new gas grill. Today's buyers have more models ans features to choose from. Twenty Gifts Under $20.00 Great Mother's Day!

  • April 2009 Issue

    Acreage magazine is for the "Hobby Farmer" of 250 acres or less. Country Living at it's Finest Featuring a wide variety of information. Featured Stories: Bunny Basics Rabbits can make good pets, but they're not for everyone. This ins and outs of having pet rabbits. Butterfly Gardener; If you plant it, they will come. How to attract these beauties to your garden. Standing the test of time; Natural stone is the perfect landscaping material for your acreage. Sun & Shade; location!location! location! Just like in real estate, location is everything when you're choosing plants.

  • March Issue 2009

    Acreage magazine is for the "Hobby Farmer" of 250 acres or less. Country Living at it's Finest Featuring a wide variety of information. Featured Stories: Planning, Preparing & Planting; A step-by-step guide ti growing a successful vegetable garden. How to build a raised bed planter;a great looking design for a planter that will last for years. Compact Tractor Review; These workhorses are small but mighty. Acreage Rides; Acreage staff takes a ride and reviews the new 2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 Fi. Spring Chores; A practical checklist of to-do items this spring.