MOTHER EARTH NEWS

MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine is the Original Guide to Living Wisely. Launched in 1970, each bimonthly issue features practical and money-saving information on cutting energy costs; using renewable energy; organic gardening; green home building and remodeling; fun do-it-yourself projects; and conscientious, self-sufficient lifestyles

Common Ground

EDITORS’ PICK

Hugelkultur Gardening

Dear MOTHER

Where Have All the Nutrients Gone? • Even if you eat your veggies, you might not be getting all the nutrition you need.

Native American Caffeine

Counting Chickens As They Hatch

Integrated Farming Systems

Adjusting to Scale FARMING ORGANIC GRAINS • By embracing unexpected transitions, the Wepkings have uncovered new farming opportunities.

5 GARDEN MYTHS • Unlock your garden’s full potential by learning to avoid and amend these common mistakes.

Get the Best Gardening Guidance

Top Plants for   COMPANION PLANTING • You can use plants in specific combinations to repel pests, control weeds, and boost your garden’s overall health.

Companion Planting Simplified

3 One-Hour CHEESE RECIPES • You don’t have to be a professional to enjoy fresh, homemade cheese.

Simple Farmers Cheese

Herb-Infused Chèvre

Abundant SUMMER MULBERRIES • A common sight in rural American landscapes, mulberry trees provide plenty of fruit for snacking.

Mulberry Barbecue Sauce

BUILD A RUSTIC DOOR • Follow these steps to form a board-and-batten door for a pantry or shed.

Craft a Door That Will Last

Build a Stunning STONE CULVERT • Bring beauty and brawn together to create a functional showcase for your property.

Acquiring Stone

Culvert Operation

BIG TILLERS • Consider these top tiller options for big gardens, landscaping jobs, and other large-scale needs.

SEED TO SHIRT • Be inspired by this slow-fashion project to grow, process, spin, weave, and sew cotton garments.

Colored Cottons

Foraging and Eating CATTAILS • This easy-to-identify plant can serve as an everyday staple as well as a superior survival food.

HEALING WITH POULTICES • Treating minor ailments with herbal remedies may be as easy as finding the right plant for the job.

DIY Dual Watering System • One reader shares how to build a unique watering system that incorporates both soaker hoses and drip irrigation.

Irrigation Tips from MOTHER

HOW TO LOAD AND MOVE PIGS • Gain your pigs’ trust so you can relocate them with a trailer.

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MOTHER’S Product Picks

How to Water for Better-Tasting Crops • Does the amount of water I give my plants affect their flavor?

Ask Our Experts

What to Ask When Buying a Home with Solar Panels • I’m thinking of moving into a home with a solar energy system. What should I ask the seller before making my decision?

Discover New Homesteading Skills

Country Lore Readers’ Tips to Live By

Recycled Textiles

Self-Sifting Vermicomposting

The Sharing Garden Greenhouse

Growing Bigger and Better Tromboncino Squash

Photos from the Field