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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Forests in the Desert • Deforestation is a major topic of conversation among conservationists today, and new research is revealing that Earth’s drylands are home to 40 percent more trees than previously thought. Roughly 1.8 million square miles of land formerly considered treeless should instead be categorized as forest, according to these new findings.

Glyphosate Levels in Humans

Farming the Highway Shoulder

Hospital Farms Growing Across the Country

DIY COB CABIN • Pallets form the frame of this sturdy, durable, creative cob structure.

MOTHER’s Product Picks

SWEET SAVINGS • Build your own beekeeping equipment to save money while making honey.

Build Your Own Layens Hive

Simple and Natural Beepkeeping for Fun, Productive Hives

CURING MEAT AT HOME • Bring fancy food to your everyday plate by learning how to make the cold, cooked meats known as charcuterie.

Rabbit Andouille

Working (Wo)Man’s Lunchbox Pâté

The Art of Curing Meats at Home

CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE • Find a certification that’s right for your plot to add transparency to your growing practices.

Certified Wildlife Habitat

GROW GREAT LETTUCE in Winter • With a little planning, you can harvest fresh, homegrown greens in the coldest season. Ready to learn more? Lettuce begin!

Winter Lettuce Cultivars

ROOT BEER • With a little experimentation, you can learn how to make your own version of this historic, herb-infused soda using foraged ingredients.

Ingredients to Forage

Assess Your Site for WIND POWER • If you’re considering wind-electric generation, take a moment to assess potential sites for a turbine on your property.

Placing Your Wind Generator

Renewable Resources

Homesteading on MARGINAL LAND • Use an imaginative eye to find land for a farm, and transform it with sound husbandry practices.

Turn Extra Basil Into Jelly • I have way too much basil on my hands. Beyond making pesto, what can I do with it?

Identify Your Home’s Greywater Sources • I want to waste as little water as possible. How can I locate and reroute greywater?

How a co-op feeds your coop

How to Advocate for Bicycle Infrastructure • How can I make biking safer and more accessible in my community?

MOTHER EARTH NEWS • Recommended Products for Wiser Living

MOTHER EARTH NEWS • Recommended Products for Wiser Living

Urban Foraging Provides Free Fruit

How to Store and Protect Food Long-Term • A reader shares how to properly store food items for the long haul.

INVEST IN ASSISTANCE • Hiring help can bring you relief and make your homestead operations more efficient.

IT HAPPENED AT THE FAIR • You’ll find inspiration at every turn at a MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR. Animals, demos, workshops, and exhibitors will deliver lots of practical ideas and hands-on projects for your homestead. Check out these scenes from our past events, and then make plans to visit our upcoming 2018 FAIRS in Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Kansas! See the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR ad on Page 87 for more information.

Photos from the Field