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

There Is No Blueprint

Mother Earth News • THE ORIGINAL GUIDE TO LIVING WISELY

Dear MOTHER • “With those words of encouragement, I’ve been contemplating trying out container gardening on my roof in Brooklyn, New York City. I’ve never grown anything in my life!”

The Northeast Grain Race of 2022

Military Bases Fail to Inform Farmers About Toxic Contamination

Green Groups Sue EPA to Combat Bee-Killing Pesticide

New Discovery on the Natural Resilience of Plants

New Website Helps

Small-Scale Composting • A longtime composter offers techniques and tips that make recycling organic waste in cramped spaces not just possible but also accessible.

Make Your Own Vegetable Powder • Turn your dehydrated garden vegetables into multiuse powders.

Ultimate Pallet Coop • Suffering from champagne tastes on a chicken-feed budget? Try this “cheep” DIY shelter to keep your birds in maximum creature comforts.

Innovative Ways to Fulfill Your Farming Dreams • You don’t have to be a traditional farmer to achieve your farming dreams. Gain inspiration from these farmers, who all make a living stewarding land in nontraditional ways.

Chives and Oregano Herbal Health Allies • Reach no farther than your spice rack to access the array of potent health benefits offered by these common culinary herbs.

Weave a Wildcrafted Basket • Turn foraged fibers into a rustic basket that’s perfect for everyday use.

Why Did My Bees Die? • Don’t despair over your dead colony. Instead, identify the problem and find preventative solutions to keep the rest of your hives healthy.

My Little Free Seed Library Journey • A dream for community, learning, and empowerment sprouted into reality through a neighborhood hub for seeds and food.

Journey to Eden • Cultivate your own piece of paradise by introducing some lush disorder into your garden.

Craft Custom-Made Sandals • Walk in comfort with a pair of handmade leather sandals fitted to your feet.

Making Sandal Patterns

Outwit Hardworking Beavers • Dam-building beavers can have an outsized impact on their environment — here’s how to gently deter them from making unwanted modifications to your pond.

Portable Field Kitchen • Build a customizable sink setup that’ll allow you to have running water in your outdoor work areas, wherever they might be.

Backyard Brew

Top 10 Money-Saving Crops • I’m getting ready to plant my first plot, and I want to focus on cutting my food budget. What are the best crops to choose?

Bird and Butterfly Paradise in Your Garden • What steps would you recommend for bringing beneficial birds and butterflies to my garden?

Why Foam Subfloors Make Sense • My basement is finished, but it’s still a bit musty. What must-busting materials should I try?

Photos from the Field