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

As American as Apple Picking

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Supreme Court Kneecaps EPA • As record-setting heat waves rolled across parts of the United States this summer, the Supreme Court ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can no longer regulate carbon emissions from power plants. At the end of the 89 pages of court opinions, the vote came in at 6-3, right down the expected party lines. The ruling states that the EPA can’t do anything major without running it by Congress first, because of the “major questions doctrine.” This Congressional-approval precedent may apply to other government agencies as well.

The Tiny House That Grew • With her father’s guidance and lessons learned during their labor of love, this author’s tiny home grew as her family’s needs did.

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Host a Successful Farm Workshop • On-farm classes can supplement your income without the need to peddle a product. Learn how to host a full day of in-person learning that’ll leave participants happy and well-educated.

Mossin’ Annie • Rescuing one of the plant world’s most obscure groups drives the spirit of a Southern Appalachian folk hero.

A Pressing Matter Small-Scale Seed and Nut Oil Production • Fresh, flavorful, aromatic oils are at your fingertips for all kinds of culinary creations.

The First Cob Building Code in North America • A recent code update has opened the door to legal cob construction throughout the United States and beyond.

Testing Your Cob Mix

Asheville Nuttery Free Food in a Nutshell • A North Carolina nut-processing cooperative is making native nuts more accessible to the community and setting the stage for collective nut foraging across the country.

Interview with Justin Holt of Asheville Nuttery

Non-Native Invaders • A few states have formed front lines in the battle to defeat non-native plants threatening our natural ecosystems.

Count Your Chickens Before Winter • To develop an ideal flock before cold weather strikes, hold on to the good eggs and cull the bad ones.

Dunbar Garden A Big Success in Little Rock • Find out how this innovative community garden is transforming lives.

Peak Apple-Picking Season • Learn when to pick and which to pluck for the freshest and most flavorful fruit.

Solar Hothouse • Salvage recycled materials to build a hothouse that’ll keep you growing well into cold weather.

Fresh from the Oven • Bake gluten-free fare in just minutes a day.

Start a Cooking Club

Basic Tree Care for Fall and Winter

Rescuing Calves Born During Harsh Weather

Tanning Tools

Photos from the Field