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
Hay Season Cycles
A Longtime Reader Recalls MOTHER’s Early Days
EDITORS’ PICK
Dear MOTHER
Species Diversity Boosts Carbon Sequestration
Wheat Genome Mapped
Guide to Planning Local Food Systems
Eat Outside the Box
INCOME INDEPENDENCE on a Homestead • Reduce superfluous expenditures and build your skill set to achieve self-sufficiency.
Living with SOLAR & WIND • A rural couple made a successful power play to supply their homestead with clean, affordable energy.
AQUAPONICS in a Natural Pond • Take advantage of the nutrients in your fish pond by floating a vegetable garden on top.
Cannabis and Tilapia
Create a Backyard Water Feature
American BARBECUE SEASONINGS • Spice up your summer cookouts with these recipes for flavoring meat.
Sweet and Smoky Barbecue Sauce
Tips for Your First LAMB ROAST • Roasting a whole lamb doesn’t need to be intimidating — just make it a community event.
Don’t Forget the Sauce!
SWEET CORN OFF THE COB • Try these sweet and savory ideas for enjoying your abundance of corn this season.
Pan-Seared Corn and Pepper Salad
Deluxe Corn Risotto
Try Simple, Delicious Recipes Every Night of the Week
Build a Backyard EDIBLE ECOSYSTEM • Use compost, yard waste, and recycled paper to construct a small permaculture ecosystem that supports your food garden.
Edible Ecosystem Example
A Visual Guide to a Profitable Farm Business
DIY TOOL BELT • Assemble these pockets and pouches and mount them on your favorite belt to hold your most-used tools.
MOTHER’S Product Picks
Homemade Charcoal Drawing Sticks • A reader shares how to create charcoal art supplies in your own backyard.
CRITTER SERVICES • Livestock play an essential role in creating and maintaining a fertile, functional farm.
Building a Backyard Pond
Country Lore • Readers’ Tips to Live By
Dual-Purpose Box and DIY Plant Labels
MOTHER EARTH NEWS • Recommended Products for Wiser Living
MOTHER EARTH NEWS • Recommended Products for Wiser Living
MOTHER EARTH NEWS • Recommended Products for Wiser Living
How to Properly Extinguish Campfires
Ask Our Experts
Ensure Your Rain Barrel Has Enough Water Pressure
Photos from the Field