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

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Resilient Food-Production Systems on Pine Ridge • In a land of high winds and extreme temperatures, dedicated Indigenous groups are working to provide food for their people all year long. On the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, the Oglala Lakota Cultural and Economic Revitalization Initiative (OLCERI) has been teaching permaculture design courses and building underground greenhouses, or “walipinis,” to increase food sovereignty and build their capacity to provide healthy food for their community.

The Future of Alaska’s North Slope

Rabbits Face a New Deadly Virus

Off-Grid Living in Western Oregon • After decades of living on solar power, this author offers off-grid guidance on understanding voltage and reducing usage.

Preserving Nutrition • These factors will reduce the nutrients delivered by your home-canned food.

Elderberries A Wondrous and Wild Fruit • Elderberries are a healthy, flavorful addition to both your pantry and medicine cabinet.

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Herbal Flea & Tick Remedies • Protect your pets from parasites with these herbal repellents.

Food Versus Fuel • How new biofuels could ease the energy crisis.

Find Your Way to the Fair • Take a journey with one Mother Earth News reader from the pages of the magazine to the in-person Fairs across the country.

Cloth Diapering in the Modern Era • Among the daunting droves of diaper options, cloth diapers can be a trustworthy and comfortable choice for your baby.

Black Foodways Nourishing the Community, Sharing Knowledge • Drawing on diverse African cultural and culinary practices, these agricultural centers enrich their neighborhoods.

Unique Infused Vinegars • Instead of hitting a sour note, your homemade vinegar can be infused with flavors evocative of your place on the planet.

The No-Land Homestead Get Started on Sustainability • You don’t need acres of land to move toward a self-sufficient lifestyle.

What Drives Us Electric, Hybrid, or Gasoline? • How one homestead uses all types of power to get from point A to point B.

Comparing Types of Canning Lids • Disposable or reusable—which topper is on top?

Craft Your Own Botanical Watercolors • Upcycle deadheaded flower parts into beautiful, natural watercolor paints that are a cinch to make.

Smarter Gardening • These products and safety tips can ensure a safe and healthy growing season

Choosing a Solar Installation Company

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