Mother Earth News Magazine

It's not too late to plant a garden. Get some short season potatoes and beans in this week, and then grow peas and spinach as the weather cools. These 4 home-grown vegetables are easy, productive, and extra delicious when they come from your own backyard motherearthnews.com/free-guides/fr…

Looking for a solution for an off-the-grid toilet? Learn how to build a simple, low maintenance composting toilet that uses worms and also makes fertilizer by separating solids from liquids. motherearthnews.com/sustainable-li… photo by Photo by Adobe Stock/Kaleb

Swimming is one of summer’s perfect pleasures. With a minimum of materials and without an arsenal of chemicals, you can build an idyllic natural water oasis right in your own backyard and thwart summertime’s sultry dog days. motherearthnews.com/diy/natural-sw… image by AdobeStock/Nitavaev

How do you integrate new birds into your flock? Here are some tips to introduce new chickens, or even new bird species, such as guinea fowl, into your existing backyard poultry flock. motherearthnews.com/homesteading-a… image by Adobe Stock/antonivano

How you handle, cook, and store fresh food — and the types and varieties you choose — all affect its flavor and nutritional value. Learn some easy nutrition tips to get the most from your fresh fruits and vegetables. motherearthnews.com/natural-health…

Are you seeking sweet self-sufficiency? Try sorghum syrup, a natural sugar substitute that can grow in most U.S. gardens. motherearthnews.com/homesteading-a…

When do you harvest your garlic? Here are four ways to keep garlic so you can cook with fresh garlic all year-round. motherearthnews.com/real-food/pres… image by AdobeStock/Africa Studio

Protect yourself from bug bites without harming beneficial insects with unnecessarily harsh chemicals. Learn how to make your own all-natural, herbal bug spray with herbalist and author Bevin Cohen! motherearthnews.com/videos/diy-her…

Edible weeds are nearly everywhere, and their benefits are many. Here are five favorite beneficial weeds that you can likely find in your own backyard! motherearthnews.com/natural-health…

Small-breed milk cows eat only a third to half of what a standard-size cow eats, and they produce a more manageable amount of milk. Plus, they’re easier to handle because of their small size. motherearthnews.com/homesteading-a…

Capture the taste of summer with this golden plum preserves recipe! motherearthnews.com/real-food/gold… #canning #homecanning #masonjar #canningseason #canningjars Photo by Adobe Stock/Andrii

As the mercury rises, so do our internal temperatures and our emotions. Try these cooling summer herbal recipes to soothe the overheated body, heart, and mind. motherearthnews.com/natural-health…

This DIY, wood-fired, outdoor masonry stove can be used four ways: for baking, grilling, cooking, and smoking. Whatever your cooking needs, our outdoor stove/oven/grill/smoker can do it, thanks to interchangeable grill grates and griddle surfaces. motherearthnews.com/diy/stove-oven…

From refreshing mint scrubs and splashes to minted cheese, here’s what to do with fresh mint leaves from the garden motherearthnews.com/organic-garden… image by Adobe Stock/inats

Do animals think and process emotions like humans? Dr. Temple Grandin discusses associative thinking and how animals use it to make behavioral associations motherearthnews.com/homesteading-a…

The hot summer sun can be tough on garden plants and roots. Check out our tips to keep plants thriving during heat waves. motherearthnews.com/organic-garden… Photo by Adobestock/Susan Vineyard

Our Green Energy and Great Homes guide covers: Cozy, Affordable, and Inspiring Tiny Homes 8 Easy Projects for Instant Energy Savings Solar Heating Plan for Any Home and more! motherearthnews.com/free-guides/fr…

Enhance your garden with a backyard wildlife pond. Learn how to build a backyard pond and get tips for pond plants and wildlife pond-edging ideas. motherearthnews.com/organic-garden…

Homemade soaker hoses cost significantly less than store-bought versions, plus it’s less frustrating when they inevitably spring a leak. motherearthnews.com/diy/diy-soaker…

Interested in archery? Learn the basics of archery, including information on choosing a bow and arrow, how to aim and games to play. motherearthnews.com/diy/archery-zm…