MOTHER EARTH NEWS

MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine is the Original Guide to Living Wisely. Launched in 1970, each bimonthly issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS 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

Old Solutions for New Problems

MOTHER EARTH NEWS

Dear MOTHER

EDITORS’ PICK

A Produce Bag Producing Ripple Effects • The average American household spends $1,500 of its food budget each year on food that spoils before it’s ever eaten. Estimates extend that to over 25,000 gallons of wasted water and over 750 pounds of the potent planet-warming gas methane—all from food that ends up in the trash.

Damaging Deep-Sea Mining

Virtual Fencing for Pastured Livestock • Monitor your animals digitally to gain flexibility and offer new forage.

7 Things Your Chickens Need • Keep your egg-laying hens happy with these coop considerations.

Adaptable Animals • Hardy heritage breeds can handle extremes, from heat to invasive species.

Farmable Fungi Grow Oyster Mushrooms at Home • Perfect for beginners, this culinary favorite needs only a few simple tools and time.

What Does a Honeybee Hive Look Like if It’s Healthy? • Keep track of your hive’s progress with this inspection checklist.

A River Runs It • How I diverted a small stream to bring hydroelectric power to a remote cabin—and learned hard lessons along the way.

Grow a Healthier Garden • Improve the nutrient profile of your garden produce, from soil to plate.

American Bison and Environmental Stability • Recovering bison populations heal grasslands and help create habitat for other wildlife.

Fashionably Functional • Reduce waste with this stylish and reusable bento bag.

Think Inside the Box • Customize your raised beds with these tips.

Incubate Eggs and Sell Chicks in Your Community

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Gettin’ Back on the Grid

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