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

Reduce, Reuse, or Recycle?

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The Future of Schoolyard Composting in Hawai‘i

Evaluating the Fate of E-Waste

Cities Prioritize Planting Trees

Washington Works for Restored Forests

A Landmark Victory for Montana Youth

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Retirement Homestead • This homesteader decided to retire to a remote plot to spend his golden years working the land and making art.

Grow Food, Save Money • Reduce your grocery bill by learning to grow your own produce.

Not Just for the Birds Bird-Feeding and You • Make this nature-friendly pastime safer for you and your feathered neighbors.

Warm, Buttery English Muffins • You’ll know which side your bread is buttered on when you bake up a batch of this simple breakfast toast.

Chemical Drift • Chemicals can affect us, even if we’re not the ones using them.

Magnificent Monarch Migration • This fall, help out these beautiful butterflies as they make their yearly journey south.

Milkweed: Seeds or Seedlings?

Watching Out for the Western Monarchs

The Original World Wide Web • Science is only just beginning to understand soil-dwelling microbes — and their symbiotic relationship with plants.

Have a Happy Waste-Free Holiday • Before you deck the halls, check out these ways to reduce your environmental footprint — whichever holiday you celebrate.

Pasta from Scratch • Explore creativity in the kitchen with homemade artisan pasta.

How to Raise Channel Catfish • Starting your own catfish stock is easier than you might think.

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How Do I Maintain My Solar Panel System?

Make Mayo in Minutes

Finding the Right Cooperative Community • I want to live in a cooperative cohousing community. Do you have suggestions for finding the right fit?

Create an Attractive Edible Landscape • I’m starting to plan next year’s outdoor projects. How can I create a landscape that’s both beautiful and edible?

Make Your Own Homemade Yeast • Is making my own yeast a good idea? If so, how should I start my starter?

Photos from the Field